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P19 DRT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 DRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 108,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,280 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 104,266 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 99,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,265 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 87,458 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 77,484 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,459 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,514 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,322 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,183 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 61,872 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,241 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 46,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full under tray fittedrestricting viewof some componets

slight wear to front discs

Pass 13 May 2010 43,055 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted restricting view of some componets

Pass 14 May 2009 38,579 miles

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

full undertray fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 12 May 2008 32,418 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

full undertray fitted to under vehicle

Pass 9 May 2007 26,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,737 miles

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

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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P19 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 P19 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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What year was P19 DRT registered?

P19 DRT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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