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A9 PFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 70,428 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 68,882 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 66,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 64,867 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 62,804 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 59,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm at lowest point plus has a long cut across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm at lowest point plus has a nail and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 56,249 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 55,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 44,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,491 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 41,474 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 40,217 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 40,217 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2013 38,856 miles

o/s rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,058 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 38,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 38,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 25,340 miles

front brake pads very low & discs corroded.brake fluid level low.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,261 miles

rear tyres tread low.front & rear brake pads low.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,639 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering suspension fuel and brake pipes fully

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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A9 PFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A9 PFJ, 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 A9 PFJ registered?

A9 PFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is A9 PFJ safe to buy?

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