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V8 SLU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,998 mi
Last recorded101,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 101,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 101,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 101,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp in poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 101,015 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 26 Oct 2023 100,566 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,130 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))

rear suspension pipes heavily corroded at connections

Pass 21 Oct 2021 99,166 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))

Rear suspension lines heavily corroded at connections

Fail 13 Oct 2021 99,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Rear suspension lines heavily corroded at connections

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,350 miles

All tyres low on tread on inner shoulders

Front tyres heavily perished

O/S wing mirror glass discoloured

Poly belts splitting

Wipers poor

Fail 6 Apr 2019 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

All tyres low on tread on inner shoulders

Front tyres heavily perished

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

O/S wing mirror glass discoloured

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

Poly belts splitting

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

Wipers poor

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,493 miles

Fault with aux battery on dash

Front Both brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Slight corrosion brake pipe

Offside Front Slight corrosion brake pipe

Fail 1 Feb 2018 93,493 miles

Fault with aux battery on dash

Front Both brake discs corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Slight corrosion brake pipe

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Slight corrosion brake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 88,082 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,537 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,161 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,758 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,433 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 71,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,379 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 66,379 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

no post code on front or rear no plate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,452 miles

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

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,114 miles

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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 SLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

V8 SLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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