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V8 BSE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

49,320 mi
Last recorded49,320 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 BSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 49,320 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Only just passed. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 49,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Only just passed. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded( advise replacing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 49,205 miles

Front brake discs corroded,advise replacing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside number plate light flickering slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2023 47,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front suspension pipe corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 47,117 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded from standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,589 miles

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

hand brake performance low

Pass 27 Aug 2019 45,376 miles

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

hand brake performance low

Pass 14 Jul 2018 43,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 41,547 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,271 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,271 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,697 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,590 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 30,191 miles

Both rear suspension struts dust covers perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,313 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,768 miles

both front brakediscs corroded on inner face

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,579 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,492 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,857 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 21 Sep 2006 17,787 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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V8 BSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V8 BSE, 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 V8 BSE registered?

V8 BSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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