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P70 HNP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

85,131 mi
Last recorded85,131 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Off side front suspension hydraulic pipe misting oil

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level light on

Slight misting of oil from auto gear box area

Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Tyres out of shape due to vehicle being stood

Under trays and covers restrict view of testable items

Fail 13 Sep 2024 85,131 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Off side front suspension hydraulic pipe misting oil

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil level light on

Slight misting of oil from auto gear box area

Suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Tyres out of shape due to vehicle being stood

Under trays and covers restrict view of testable items

Pass 22 Apr 2021 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 84,379 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 84,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 82,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 82,378 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,167 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower mounting (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,023 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 79,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 72,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 68,874 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 65,485 miles

slight play os rack end

Pass 25 May 2011 61,767 miles

The offside and nearside front brake pads are about just under 2/3 worn

There is some slight play in thesteering system at the offside front road wheel.

Fail 24 May 2011 61,656 miles

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

The nearside front tyer is worn on the inner edge of the tred.

The offside and nearside front brake pads are about just under 2/3 worn

There is some slight play in thesteering system at the offside front road wheel.

Pass 22 May 2010 53,165 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 50,029 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2009 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,877 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,950 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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P70 HNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 P70 HNP, 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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P70 HNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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