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V5 BOX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,444 mi
Last recorded30,444 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 BOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 30,444 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 29,242 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both sides (5.3.5 (b) (i))

covers to under body

Pass 2 Sep 2024 28,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

covers under body

Pass 30 Sep 2023 27,302 miles

Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe has slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 27,302 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower undertray fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe slightly corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe has slight corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 27,284 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 27,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 27,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 26,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,746 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,206 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2012 21,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,512 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,854 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,136 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 17,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 BOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BOX, 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.

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What year was V5 BOX registered?

V5 BOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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