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CW03 PXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 PXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 82,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 19 May 2026 82,855 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 May 2025 81,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

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

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames, steering suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 23 May 2025 81,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm

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

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

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames, steering suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 May 2024 79,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Fail 29 Apr 2024 79,302 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,423 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 75,421 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 71,892 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 70,747 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check brake pipes due to plastics underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 69,267 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))

Pass 13 May 2019 67,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,310 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 66,310 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,035 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,844 miles

under trays fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 42,668 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 30,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 30,191 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,655 miles

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

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

all four tyre tread depths are getting low on the inner edges (2mm)

slight free play in steering system

Pass 11 Aug 2010 15,727 miles

n/s/f tyre has screw in tread

Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,200 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 10,350 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 7,630 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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CW03 PXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CW03 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW03 PXX registered?

CW03 PXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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