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P4 VSR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 VSR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 119,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2021 116,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2019 115,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,966 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,579 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 97,761 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 90,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,232 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 64,996 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2010 48,712 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,352 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2008 42,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 41,460 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 41,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,828 miles

front brake discs lightly corroded

small bulge in offside rear tyre

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 VSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P4 VSR, 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 VSR registered?

P4 VSR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for P4 VSR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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