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543 PF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,928 mi
Last recorded161,928 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2026 161,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 158,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 155,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 147,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 139,396 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 131,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 130,151 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 128,987 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under trays / covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,026 miles

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW (134/ 220)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 125,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 121,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 119,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,360 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 103,657 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 80,235 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 6 Nov 2006 63,138 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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543 PF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 543 PF, 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 543 PF registered?

543 PF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is 543 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 543 PF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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