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S55 GTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,410 mi
Last recorded21,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2026 21,410 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 20,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 18,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 17,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 12,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 12,621 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 12,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 11,843 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 11,524 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 11,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 10,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 10,382 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,917 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,716 miles

very slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,294 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,642 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 4,271 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,960 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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S55 GTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S55 GTP, 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

How do I check the history of S55 GTP?

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What year was S55 GTP registered?

S55 GTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is S55 GTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 GTP shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S55 GTP have outstanding finance?

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