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V8 CUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,050 mi
Last recorded69,050 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,236 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 65,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 64,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 62,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 62,076 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,867 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,659 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 42,411 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 39,002 miles

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

Oil weep from steering rack

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 32,346 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,605 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 13,697 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 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

V8 CUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is V8 CUC safe to buy?

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