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VAZ 29

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,222 mi
Last recorded106,222 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 29
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 105,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 103,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 103,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 102,484 miles

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,498 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 86,591 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,953 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 81,937 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 77,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,704 miles

eml light staying on

srs light staying on

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,131 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,332 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,332 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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VAZ 29 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAZ 29, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VAZ 29?

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What year was VAZ 29 registered?

VAZ 29 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is VAZ 29 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAZ 29 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VAZ 29 have outstanding finance?

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