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W600 SSH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW600 SSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 99,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,873 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,952 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,746 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 95,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 94,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 92,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,572 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,299 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Dec 2012 83,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,267 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 81,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2010 81,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 69,860 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 67,652 miles

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

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

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2007 53,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,845 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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W600 SSH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W600 SSH, 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 W600 SSH registered?

W600 SSH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is W600 SSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W600 SSH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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