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W4 RAT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

48,608 mi
Last recorded48,608 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 RAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 48,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 48,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 48,368 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,326 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 38,321 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,828 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,536 miles

rear pads 80% worn

unable to clearly see front pads to assess wear

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,327 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 28,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,208 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,636 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)

off side front ABC strut slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,600 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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W4 RAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W4 RAT, 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 W4 RAT registered?

W4 RAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is W4 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 RAT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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