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VJR 6

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,917 mi
Last recorded33,917 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJR 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 33,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside covered in trims preventing inspection

Fail 4 Mar 2021 33,916 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower underside covered in trims preventing inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2017 33,397 miles

Nearside mirror has slight damage

exhaust internals loose (catalytic converter)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 330,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise light damage to n/s door mirror/indicator

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 26,901 miles

Light wall damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,114 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,790 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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VJR 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VJR 6, 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 VJR 6 registered?

VJR 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is VJR 6 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJR 6 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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