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E2 WGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,708 mi
Last recorded53,708 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 WGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,708 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,205 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,811 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 52,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,689 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 52,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 50,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 49,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,645 miles

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

Parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,085 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 35,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2014 35,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Mar 2013 32,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2013 32,283 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2012 30,148 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2012 30,148 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,724 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,863 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,328 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,304 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 16,765 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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E2 WGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc 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 E2 WGP, 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 E2 WGP registered?

E2 WGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is E2 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 WGP 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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