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H12 SDP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,278 mi
Last recorded104,278 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 SDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 104,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 103,980 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2023 103,623 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 103,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 102,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 100,691 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,182 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,346 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2013 80,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manmament light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,976 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,648 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,472 miles

rear number slightly faded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H12 SDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H12 SDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H12 SDP registered?

H12 SDP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is H12 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 SDP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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