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DK03 OVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 90,505 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,187 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 89,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,801 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 88,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,193 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 87,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 84,694 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 83,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 79,264 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on Edges

O/S/F Tyres Splitting on Inner Tyre Wall ( No Cords Showing)

Fail 4 May 2017 79,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F Tyre Wearing on Edges

O/S/F Tyres Splitting on Inner Tyre Wall ( No Cords Showing)

Pass 9 May 2016 75,347 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 49,730 miles

Advise both sides lower front suspension ball joints slight play

Pass 15 May 2012 43,347 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)

Fail 4 May 2012 43,347 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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 21 Mar 2011 39,482 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,790 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 34,787 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,057 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,475 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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DK03 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 DK03 OVP, 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 DK03 OVP registered?

DK03 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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