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P903 SVW

1996 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,951 mi
Last recorded129,951 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl82,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 129,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chips in screen

Pass 1 Nov 2022 127,848 miles

CENTER EXHAUST CORRODED

ENGINE COVERS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2021 127,259 miles

Bottom of rear seats missing

Centre exhaust box corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2021 127,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bottom of rear seats missing

Centre exhaust box corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2021 127,254 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements perished (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

both suspension top mounts perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front indicator lens missing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 125,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,491 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 123,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,255 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 121,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 119,490 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Fail 10 Mar 2014 119,487 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED

Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,592 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 115,592 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,088 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 112,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

steering idler arm bush slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,848 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

steering idler arm bush slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2008 109,687 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 109,151 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,303 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 92,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P903 SVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 82,468 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 P903 SVW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P903 SVW registered?

P903 SVW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P903 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P903 SVW shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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