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P1 EEA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

58,515 mi
Last recorded58,515 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 58,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,968 miles

full underbody plastic covers

Pass 11 Oct 2024 57,240 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 57,240 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 55,966 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% max 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,512 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2021 53,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,787 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,402 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil

Pass 22 May 2015 47,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 44,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 35,141 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 27,782 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre but no cords showing

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,877 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,822 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 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 P1 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

P1 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is P1 EEA safe to buy?

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