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D8 OVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,642 mi
Last recorded69,642 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 OVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 69,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,300 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,024 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,834 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,414 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,414 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,045 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 56,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,502 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 50,502 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,219 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but not to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,027 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,747 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,807 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,221 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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D8 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D8 OVM, 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 D8 OVM registered?

D8 OVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is D8 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 OVM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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