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MP03 CTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 103,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,435 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 102,432 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 100,365 miles

all - brake pipes, hydraulic suspension pipes corroded.

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 63,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,383 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 54,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 39,892 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 29,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,277 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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MP03 CTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver 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 MP03 CTK, 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 MP03 CTK registered?

MP03 CTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MP03 CTK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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