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A18 PFF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 98,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 93,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,124 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,421 miles

Central Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,670 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,609 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 63,475 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,275 miles

Central Front undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,572 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,805 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Note n/s front tyre sidewall conditon

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 33,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,678 miles

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

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

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

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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A18 PFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A18 PFF, 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 A18 PFF registered?

A18 PFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is A18 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PFF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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