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P40 GOW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,103 mi
Last recorded50,103 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,103 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 50,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,669 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 47,603 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 47,508 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,641 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,698 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 40,749 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,533 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)

o/s rear and n/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 37,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s rear and n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,064 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 31,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,232 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,869 miles

slight fluid seepage from nearside rear suspension unit

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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P40 GOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 P40 GOW, 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 P40 GOW registered?

P40 GOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is P40 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 GOW 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.

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