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G2 OPS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,130 mi
Last recorded64,130 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 OPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 64,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 64,130 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 27,565 miles

All shock dust covers splitting but not effecting operation

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy / slow to react

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,730 miles

Both rear shock dust covers split and damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 30 Apr 2015 18,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,359 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 14,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers juddering on screen

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,916 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers juddering on screen

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery light on

front brake discs pitted

tint on o/s door mirror

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,870 miles

engine covers fitted

floor covers fitted

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 13,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,937 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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G2 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G2 OPS, 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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G2 OPS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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