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H5 OOH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,518 mi
Last recorded98,518 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 98,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 93,770 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,840 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,743 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Noise from ABC pump pulley area

Parking brake detent inoperative

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,108 miles

Parking brake detent inoperative

Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,106 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake detent inoperative

Tailgate stuts weak

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,104 miles

N/S/F tyre wall very slight damage

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

O/S/F tyre has screw in tread

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 65,103 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F tyre wall very slight damage

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

O/S/F tyre has screw in tread

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,218 miles

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall and wheel.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 61,217 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall and wheel.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 55,414 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight lip on all brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 55,413 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight lip on all brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,248 miles

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

Some damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,781 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 43,780 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,057 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 20 Jan 2007 31,697 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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H5 OOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H5 OOH, 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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H5 OOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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