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P1 BOE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,229 mi
Last recorded59,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 BOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 59,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,994 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,045 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 51,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,906 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,448 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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P1 BOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P1 BOE, 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 P1 BOE registered?

P1 BOE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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