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V7 EAC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,025 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 43,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 43,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,926 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 43,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 43,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,406 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,075 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,395 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 40,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,362 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 22,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,855 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,313 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,387 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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V7 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V7 EAC, 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 V7 EAC registered?

V7 EAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is V7 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V7 EAC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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