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S1 HLP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,048 mi
Last recorded59,048 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,396 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 56,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 54,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre cut in center

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,808 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2017 44,808 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,843 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,843 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,070 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,163 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 21,163 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,521 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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S1 HLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S1 HLP, 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 S1 HLP registered?

S1 HLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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