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OO03 DPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 DPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,554 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017

brake warning indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 89,776 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,761 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,276 miles

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

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

front discs have a lip

Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,779 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,871 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 51,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,065 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 42,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,517 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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OO03 DPH 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 93.8%.

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 OO03 DPH, 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 OO03 DPH registered?

OO03 DPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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