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V6 BWS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 BWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,392 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 93,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,410 miles

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 87,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 84,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,173 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,518 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,951 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,951 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,460 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,803 miles

unable to inspwct front brake pads due to vehicle design

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,476 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,558 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,017 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,192 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 22,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V6 BWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V6 BWS, 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 V6 BWS registered?

V6 BWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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