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RL03 OWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,387 mi
Last recorded77,387 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 50052,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 77,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm with shock attached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front dust cover on pneumatic shock damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm with shock attached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at hub attached end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 17 Jan 2023 77,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm with shock attached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front dust cover on pneumatic shock damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm with shock attached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at hub attached end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2022 76,456 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 71,304 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever stiff to release when o/s/r applied

sluggish starting (original battery fails test)

Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted all pins loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres flat (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever stiff to release when o/s/r applied

sluggish starting (original battery fails test)

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,046 miles

Front brake pad linings getting low . aprox 2/3mm

Front engine under tray present

Front wiper blades pershised

Offside Front mirror glass getting frosty

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Outer tyre underinflated. nail present in tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,647 miles

engine covers fitted

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/f wheel bearing has a slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,362 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre flat

nail in o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2017 58,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID bulb (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both front wheel bearings have slight play

engine covers fitted

n/s/f tyre flat

nail in o/s/r tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,686 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

offside rear tie bar bush has slight movement

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,283 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,688 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,677 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,020 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,463 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 10,168 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 5,413 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,565 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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RL03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,956 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 OWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RL03 OWZ registered?

RL03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RL03 OWZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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