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2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,828 mi
Last recorded32,828 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 PWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 32,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 31,588 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 30,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,397 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 28,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 27,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 25,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 25,719 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 25,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 24,773 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,243 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 23,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 23,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,615 miles

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 14 Feb 2011 21,243 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,805 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,184 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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1 PWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 PWY, 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 1 PWY registered?

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

Is 1 PWY safe to buy?

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