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P4 AUH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,104 mi
Last recorded83,104 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 83,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 81,187 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,902 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,797 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 80,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,568 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,835 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 78,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,362 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,089 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 71,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 May 2010 71,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2009 63,066 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,917 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,979 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P4 AUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P4 AUH, 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 P4 AUH registered?

P4 AUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is P4 AUH safe to buy?

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