CarVerify

Free Car Check

VT03 CWW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,794 mi
Last recorded93,794 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT03 CWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 93,794 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 91,165 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 91,164 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,063 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,473 miles

Covers & Trays obstructing view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,035 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,098 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage ball joint ssembly (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,002 miles

front brake pads not visible

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,528 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front control arm bush leaking fluid

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,726 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Feb 2009 39,166 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,231 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,668 miles

n/s/r amd o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,205 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 19,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VT03 CWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VT03 CWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VT03 CWW?

You can check the full history of VT03 CWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VT03 CWW registered?

VT03 CWW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VT03 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT03 CWW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VT03 CWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VT03 CWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.