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W6 RJO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 RJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,068 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 53,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 51,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 49,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 49,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 48,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,276 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,107 miles

objects removed from zone a on windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr spring cover split/grease /oil on spring

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,849 miles

spring cover n/s/r split greasey oil on spring

Fail 26 Apr 2013 42,849 miles

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

spring cover n/s/r split greasey oil on spring

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in nearside rear lower arm outer ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,785 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play in offside and nearside lower ball joints

Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades judder

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,338 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,039 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,402 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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W6 RJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W6 RJO, 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 W6 RJO registered?

W6 RJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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