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V8 UXR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,903 mi
Last recorded53,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 53,903 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,640 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 46,390 miles

Both rear jacking rubbers are missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 46,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear jacking rubbers are missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 May 2021 44,788 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2021 44,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,030 miles

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

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

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

main beam switch slightly defective

Fail 12 Mar 2020 44,026 miles

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

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

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

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

main beam switch slightly defective

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing cracking on outer edge/cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on outer edge/various cuts/worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,452 miles

Nearside Front small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Head lamp insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,052 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 31,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXR, 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 UXR registered?

V8 UXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is V8 UXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 UXR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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