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BT03 PXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,345 mi
Last recorded101,345 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 101,345 miles

brake pipes rusted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s front tyre inside edge

o/s rear tyre inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,205 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp lens missing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 89,662 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,752 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 82,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,677 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges, almost through to cords

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,021 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,137 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 75,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2011 68,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2011 68,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 59,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 55,598 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 51,169 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PXY, 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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BT03 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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