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P100 TUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 TUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 81,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 71,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlight lenses tarnished

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2018 71,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlight lenses tarnished

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear getting low (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2016 65,296 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front pads getting low

slight play n/s/f top wishbone ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,934 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 57,369 miles

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,646 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,919 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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P100 TUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P100 TUX, 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 TUX registered?

P100 TUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for P100 TUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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