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A17 PTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,656 mi
Last recorded125,656 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 125,656 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 117,909 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,909 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 113,804 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 113,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,508 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 113,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not cleaning screen well (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,222 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2016 100,624 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 91,701 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,693 miles

rear tyres , hand brake lever ,tank

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,561 miles

nsf tyre ,

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,575 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 76,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,831 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,328 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 36,770 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brake effort only half as effective as offside but overall efficiency 25%

Fail 3 Apr 2009 36,768 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear parking brake effort only half as effective as offside but overall efficiency 25%

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A17 PTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 PTP, 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 A17 PTP registered?

A17 PTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is A17 PTP safe to buy?

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