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P23 OSB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,974 mi
Last recorded64,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 OSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 64,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 64,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 64,664 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,421 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 64,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,739 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 59,617 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 59,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,486 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,463 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,039 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 17,738 miles

SRS fault warning light permanently displayed.

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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P23 OSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P23 OSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P23 OSB?

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What year was P23 OSB registered?

P23 OSB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is P23 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 OSB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P23 OSB have outstanding finance?

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