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H15 GKP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,292 mi
Last recorded90,292 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn inner shoulder

Pass 15 May 2025 89,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 87,625 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 86,114 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 84,235 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing on inner edge + N/S damage to outer sidewall (245/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner washer jet Provides insufficient washer liquid

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,359 miles

(Under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 81,239 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody trays fitted not allowing full inspection off vehicle.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,498 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,430 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 68,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,016 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,710 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,710 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2013 52,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,881 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,617 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,605 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,666 miles

Nearside front jack mount missing

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,533 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 22,759 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 22,759 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front 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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H15 GKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H15 GKP, 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 H15 GKP registered?

H15 GKP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is H15 GKP safe to buy?

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