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S15 SVO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,021 mi
Last recorded86,021 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 SVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,968 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 84,940 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,811 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,566 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 84,566 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,333 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 74,329 miles

offside front shock has a misting of oil

slight play in nearside front lower shock bush

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,015 miles

slight wear and corrosion on all brake discs

slight wear in front lower shock bushes

Pass 18 Jul 2013 68,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,937 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,485 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,813 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,313 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 46,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,688 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 SVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S15 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

S15 SVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is S15 SVO safe to buy?

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