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V8 SWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,405 mi
Last recorded75,405 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,405 miles

tyre warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2020 74,791 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,791 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,002 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,544 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 175,749 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 SWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

V8 SWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is V8 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 SWY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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