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VW52 GAM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,597 mi
Last recorded23,597 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW52 GAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 23,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 22,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,227 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 22,171 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,039 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 21,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 21,660 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 21,489 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 20,981 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 20,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 20,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 19,712 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 19,090 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,437 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 17,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 15,218 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 15,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 14,406 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 13,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,686 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,780 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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VW52 GAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VW52 GAM, 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 VW52 GAM registered?

VW52 GAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is VW52 GAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW52 GAM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VW52 GAM have outstanding finance?

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