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P100 AMO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,019 mi
Last recorded143,019 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,019 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 137,569 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside dip beam headlight poor pattern

Nearside main beam headlight wont turn off

Fail 24 Feb 2022 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside dip beam headlight poor pattern

Nearside main beam headlight wont turn off

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 127,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak and dip stick cover missing

Pass 8 Feb 2019 123,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 123,095 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 120,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 120,690 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 120,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,481 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,684 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f shock springs incorrectly fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f shock springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs worn

nearside and offside front tyres cracks on inner sidewall

nearside and offside front tyres wear on inner and outer edge

unable to check outer sills and underside of vehicle plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 37,759 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P100 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc 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 P100 AMO, 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 P100 AMO registered?

P100 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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