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VO03 TRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,404 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess lower air spring bush lower (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,914 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 83,814 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 83,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 79,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,191 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 65,504 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs worn

slight wear to off side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket

Pass 25 May 2017 61,510 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush off side front lower front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,957 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 49,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,881 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,044 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2008 41,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 34,589 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 TRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

VO03 TRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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