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VO03 AOY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 75,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 75,004 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Dec 2022 74,727 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 74,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 74,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,131 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,105 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,787 miles

Nearside Front brake rubbing noise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 72,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

n/s/f brake pad securing pin retainer rubbing brake disc

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,644 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 25,598 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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VO03 AOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO03 AOY, 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 VO03 AOY registered?

VO03 AOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is VO03 AOY safe to buy?

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