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VO03 OUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,378 mi
Last recorded93,378 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 OUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 93,378 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 92,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 92,178 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 87,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 84,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 82,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,407 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 68,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 63,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,743 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,897 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,381 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,193 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 OUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OUE, 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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VO03 OUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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