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GV03 OTG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,590 mi
Last recorded72,590 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,336 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint has movement suggest replacement

Offside Front shock absorber bush worn suggest replacement

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,336 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,809 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,787 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 68,021 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 63,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 63,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (press in) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,077 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,778 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 40,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,134 miles

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

slight play nearside inner rack joint

Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pad wear getting low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 25,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 27,940 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,391 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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GV03 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV03 OTG, 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 GV03 OTG registered?

GV03 OTG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is GV03 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 OTG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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