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P10 CAO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,721 mi
Last recorded60,721 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 60,721 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 57,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,710 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 53,976 miles

nearside front tyre tread perished and cracking on outer edge...

Fail 4 May 2018 53,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre tread perished and cracking on outer edge...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 12 May 2017 52,680 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 50,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 45,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,853 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,725 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 41,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 40,964 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 25,721 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 25,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 21,162 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,101 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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P10 CAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P10 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P10 CAO registered?

P10 CAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is P10 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P10 CAO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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