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P5 OER

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,327 mi
Last recorded37,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 OER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,327 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,320 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,786 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,355 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,782 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,325 miles

minor leak from nsf 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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P5 OER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P5 OER, 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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How do I check the history of P5 OER?

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What year was P5 OER registered?

P5 OER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is P5 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 OER shows 9 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.

Does P5 OER have outstanding finance?

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