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4 WBP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 134,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2024 130,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 104,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,217 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 99,056 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2017 90,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 57,618 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,726 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 49,726 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,445 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 43,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 39,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,113 miles

n/s/f tyre at approx 3mm of tread

o/s/f tyre at approx 3mm of tread

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2006 32,794 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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4 WBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 4 WBP, 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 4 WBP registered?

4 WBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 May 2003.

Is 4 WBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 WBP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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