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2 SPM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,513 mi
Last recorded34,513 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 SPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 34,513 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,895 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 32,045 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 31,437 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf + nsr sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,191 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 29,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,767 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 25,891 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 21,583 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 19,834 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,233 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 16,143 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 13,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 9,418 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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2 SPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 2 SPM, 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 2 SPM registered?

2 SPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is 2 SPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 SPM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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