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V12 CNP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,586 mi
Last recorded22,586 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 CNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,586 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 22,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 21,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 20,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,536 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 20,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 20,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 20,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 20,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 20,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 19,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,451 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,427 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,808 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,731 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 14,682 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,772 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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V12 CNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V12 CNP, 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 V12 CNP registered?

V12 CNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is V12 CNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 CNP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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