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P111 WBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,373 mi
Last recorded73,373 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 WBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 73,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,145 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 68,518 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,107 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 61,045 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,263 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 57,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyre valves perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 54,144 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears perrished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,188 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,559 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 42,701 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 39,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 39,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 35,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 May 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,126 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 22,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,688 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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P111 WBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P111 WBB, 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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P111 WBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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