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V80 MSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

103,722 mi
Last recorded103,722 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 103,722 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 88,967 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 88,849 miles

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both lower ball joints worn on bottom of suspension units. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

floor covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both 'front to rears' (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,846 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower hub rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 71,640 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 71,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 70,452 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake disc scored on inside face

Pass 1 Apr 2010 61,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,694 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 55,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres 2.5mm

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,467 miles

front discs becoming corroded

slight play offside front hub bearing

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 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 MSL, 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 V80 MSL registered?

V80 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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