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S5 ASP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,325 mi
Last recorded78,325 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 ASP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,325 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 77,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 75,618 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 73,594 miles

Front Brake discs rusty

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 73,488 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 73,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,748 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 70,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,969 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,613 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 27,903 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,078 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 15,118 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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S5 ASP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 S5 ASP, 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 S5 ASP registered?

S5 ASP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is S5 ASP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 ASP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S5 ASP have outstanding finance?

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