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1570 PJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,606 mi
Last recorded65,606 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1570 PJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 65,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake covered by under guard unable to check

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe covered by underguard unable to check

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 61,410 miles

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

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,968 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 60,030 miles

Battery warning light on dashboard

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,774 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,930 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,256 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,137 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 35,131 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 29,185 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 29,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 24,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 22,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 17,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,303 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,094 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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1570 PJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1570 PJ, 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 1570 PJ registered?

1570 PJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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