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P500 CMK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,413 mi
Last recorded91,413 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 CMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 91,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2022 87,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 86,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,098 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 79,151 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,594 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 75,594 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,338 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage joint (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage joint (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,149 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,550 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,759 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,298 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,962 miles

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

os door mirror deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 34,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,340 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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P500 CMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P500 CMK, 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 P500 CMK registered?

P500 CMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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