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P13 DRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,489 mi
Last recorded145,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 145,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure Undertrays fitted -- Engine undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2025 140,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure Undertrays fitted -- Engine undertray damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2024 140,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 132,013 miles

Front Light output of both headlamps is reduced. Recommend further investigation.

Front Tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning A few failed leds. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres wearing inner edge and evidence tyres have been contacting wheel arches.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across top of windscreen in the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 132,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Inner fixing bolt. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Light output of both headlamps is reduced. Recommend further investigation.

Front Tyres wearing inner edge.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning A few failed leds. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyres wearing inner edge and evidence tyres have been contacting wheel arches.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack across top of windscreen in the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 128,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps dimmer than expected

offside front brake disc backing plate loose

slight play in offside front steering trackrod

two segments of nearside rear side/brake lamp not working

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 10 Nov 2022 128,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamps dimmer than expected

offside front brake disc backing plate loose

slight play in offside front steering trackrod

two segments of nearside rear side/brake lamp not working

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,957 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 123,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

damage to nearside rear light lens

exhaust outer skin at offside is deteriorating & middle to rear join clamps are deteriorating

oil engine area - under-trays & engine covers fitted unable to see the source & extent of leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle suspension too low steering affected (5.2.3 (f))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 119,257 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim scored (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 113,144 miles

All four suspension air bag boots deteriorated.

Boot release handle sticking when operated.

Front brake pads and brake discs poor. Front brakes mechanically noisy? Recommend inspection.

Nearside Rear Some of the N/S rear stop/tail bulbs not working. Lamp damaged.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 113,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All four suspension air bag boots deteriorated.

Boot release handle sticking when operated.

Front brake pads and brake discs poor. Front brakes mechanically noisy? Recommend inspection.

Nearside Rear Some of the N/S rear stop/tail bulbs not working. Lamp damaged.

Offside Rear O/S rear suspension height level sensor ball joint broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 103,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 103,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,774 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,224 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,235 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 89,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 88,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,985 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007
Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,462 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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P13 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P13 DRT, 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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P13 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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