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C5 PBT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,797 mi
Last recorded42,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,797 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2025 42,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,222 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 40,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,126 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,850 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 36,534 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,084 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 24,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 22,241 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 20,632 miles

Offside Rear and Offside Front tyre's have cut's to outer sidewall's.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,674 miles

Both Offside and nearside front tyre's have cut's to outer sidewall's.

Oil leak

Slight play in Offside steering inner pivot.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,966 miles

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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C5 PBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C5 PBT, 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 C5 PBT registered?

C5 PBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is C5 PBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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