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V5 AUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 79,383 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,048 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,973 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 78,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 75,407 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 72,265 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 62,278 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 52,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 52,192 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre outer edge of tread has a cut the length of which is in less than of 25mm deep enough to reach the ply or cords & cracks & split

Pass 16 May 2011 44,036 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 42,686 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 38,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 31,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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V5 AUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V5 AUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 AUG registered?

V5 AUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is V5 AUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V5 AUG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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