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V88 PRO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 PRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,643 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 89,688 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 83,397 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 83,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 77,056 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,206 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,992 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,638 miles

both front lower ball joint dust covers split

offside front tyre worn to linits

Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,678 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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V88 PRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V88 PRO, 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 V88 PRO registered?

V88 PRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is V88 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 PRO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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