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V8 DXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 91,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,857 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 89,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 88,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,317 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,521 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 84,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 82,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,175 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,175 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 80,903 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 77,824 miles

under trays

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 66,963 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,303 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,708 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2009 49,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,000 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 35,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 33,166 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 DXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

V8 DXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is V8 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 DXA shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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