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C1 MWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 60,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,424 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 60,212 miles

Corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,960 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 59,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 59,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,980 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,498 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 57,301 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 56,384 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 53,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2014 50,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,868 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 36,875 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 36,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 28,517 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,809 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 23,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,628 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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C1 MWP 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 87.5%.

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 C1 MWP, 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 C1 MWP registered?

C1 MWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is C1 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 MWP shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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