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VN03 ASV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,201 mi
Last recorded53,201 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 ASV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 52,018 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 50,976 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 46,657 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,610 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 44,700 miles

deterioration to front brake disc's

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,187 miles

deterioration to front brake disc's

Pass 19 May 2017 41,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 41,495 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever missing release (3.1.3a)

Pass 6 May 2016 40,899 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,930 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 36,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,005 miles

all discs rusty

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 35,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all discs rusty

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 33,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 31,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,302 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

possible slight brake fluid seepage at abs pump union marked 'R'

Pass 7 May 2010 25,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,416 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,763 miles

possible fluid leak nearside rear. unable to trace the source

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,342 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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VN03 ASV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VN03 ASV, 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 VN03 ASV registered?

VN03 ASV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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