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V80 AGS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,092 mi
Last recorded61,092 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 AGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 61,092 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 59,171 miles

O/S Parking brake effort low

Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,468 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,899 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,881 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 44,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer walls perrish cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre walls perrish cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall perrish cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,758 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,353 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 36,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 35,624 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2009 30,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,582 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 21,257 miles

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

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

engine under shild fitted not allowing full inspection of steering componants

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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V80 AGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V80 AGS, 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 V80 AGS registered?

V80 AGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is V80 AGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 AGS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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