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S600 MPL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,059 mi
Last recorded95,059 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 MPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 95,059 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,158 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 89,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 88,499 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,996 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,141 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,409 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,135 miles

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

Srs light stays on.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,766 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 22,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,864 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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S600 MPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S600 MPL, 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 S600 MPL registered?

S600 MPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is S600 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S600 MPL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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