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V6 SPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,071 mi
Last recorded92,071 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 SPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 92,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 89,846 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 86,371 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 86,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,368 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,813 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 78,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 76,727 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,598 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,309 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,245 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,264 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 56,809 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 56,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,048 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,215 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,923 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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V6 SPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V6 SPP, 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 V6 SPP registered?

V6 SPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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