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P23 OSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 OSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 97,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,566 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 92,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 88,005 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 83,200 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both front bottom shockabsorber ball joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2020 82,740 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 73,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,339 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,285 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,220 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,264 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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P23 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OSL, 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 P23 OSL registered?

P23 OSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is P23 OSL safe to buy?

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