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S15 SDL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 SDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2026 109,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre is hitting wheel arch when steering on either lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre hitting wheel arch lining when turned on either lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror mounted repeater not working correctly (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In engine bay area (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint on lower part of shock absorber has a deteriorated rubber boot, but is preventing ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has visible wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2026 108,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,211 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 108,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 101,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 95,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 95,266 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view miss coloured + blurry (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour + incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 95,141 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,736 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,915 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 86,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 78,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 74,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,626 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,621 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,620 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 56,613 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,666 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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S15 SDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SDL, 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 SDL registered?

S15 SDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is S15 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 SDL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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