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S50 WTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,113 mi
Last recorded102,113 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 WTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 101,127 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 95,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,563 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 84,567 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 76,257 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 76,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 76,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,217 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,143 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,781 miles

off side front brake disc slighly scored

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake travel slightly long

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,615 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,540 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,515 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,757 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,001 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,457 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers prevent examination of sills

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,457 miles

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

plastic sill covers prevent examination of sills

Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,403 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre scrubbing inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,680 miles

N/s/f tyre getting low.

Rear tyres getting low.

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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S50 WTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S50 WTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S50 WTP registered?

S50 WTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is S50 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S50 WTP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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