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W40 WRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,381 mi
Last recorded75,381 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 WRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 73,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 72,335 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 70,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (shock bolted on to arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 70,571 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central arm (shock bolted on to arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 66,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,806 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,554 miles

os & ns front & rear tyres tread low.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,044 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 45,534 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 45,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,856 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 35,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,470 miles

front and rear brake pads appear low

plastic underbody trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,674 miles

engine pan and floor pan fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2010 27,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine pan and floor pan fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,318 miles

slight play in lower front ball joint

slight play in nearside lower front ball joint

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,726 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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W40 WRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W40 WRT, 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 W40 WRT registered?

W40 WRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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