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BEX 1P

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,607 mi
Last recorded81,607 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEX 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,607 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2024 81,187 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,399 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,642 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,755 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 76,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,181 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,181 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,285 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 72,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 72,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,935 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,854 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,854 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

s/r/s light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,306 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 67,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,305 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 66,305 miles

Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,908 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 43,275 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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BEX 1P is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BEX 1P, 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 BEX 1P registered?

BEX 1P is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is BEX 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEX 1P shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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