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VOI 41

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

29,079 mi
Last recorded29,079 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOI 41
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 29,079 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,923 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 28,923 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 28,754 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside / side windows .... (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim .... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated .... (0.1 (b))

Rear handbrake effort low / only just met MOT standards ....

Pass 25 May 2021 28,498 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window.. (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window.. (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,019 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window.... (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side window.... (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated.... (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 27,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 26,982 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 26,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim/bead area (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim/bead area (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim slightly buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,906 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 25,896 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 25,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

note; nearside rear tyre pressure very low....ref; to mot....tyre required....

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,837 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 24,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 22,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,624 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,983 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,642 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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VOI 41 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOI 41, 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 VOI 41 registered?

VOI 41 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is VOI 41 safe to buy?

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