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P11 EHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,171 mi
Last recorded81,171 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 81,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 77,223 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 69,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 61,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 53,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2019 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at bottom of shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 39,707 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres both perished on outer shoulders

rear tyres both perished on outer shoulders

Pass 20 Aug 2013 28,011 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre perished no cords exposed time test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 20,830 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,050 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 16,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,073 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,302 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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P11 EHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P11 EHL, 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 P11 EHL registered?

P11 EHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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