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BT03 PXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,265 mi
Last recorded120,265 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 120,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 119,691 miles

Nearside Front 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))

both rear tyres showing signs wear inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,629 miles

both rear tyres showing signs wear inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2021 115,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,669 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,507 miles

Bad engine oil leak from n/s bank.

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,507 miles

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

Bad engine oil leak from n/s bank.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,758 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,753 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 64,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,793 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,812 miles

E.S.P offline warning on dash!!!

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,932 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,182 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BT03 PXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT03 PXX, 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 BT03 PXX registered?

BT03 PXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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