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S15 OOX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 OOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,555 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,463 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 33,688 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,688 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 28,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,523 miles

under body shield fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2008 13,793 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,782 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 9,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 9,345 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S15 OOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S15 OOX, 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 S15 OOX registered?

S15 OOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is S15 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 OOX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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