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1 GPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,292 mi
Last recorded26,292 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 GPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 26,292 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 26,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 26,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 25,980 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,674 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 25,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 25,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 25,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,939 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 24,692 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 24,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,960 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 23,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trays and covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,869 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 16,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak on n/s front off engine

Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,362 miles

oil leak

slight play in both front inner rack joints

slight weap on o/s/f airbag unit

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,584 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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1 GPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1 GPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 GPH registered?

1 GPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is 1 GPH safe to buy?

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