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EA03 PYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,482 mi
Last recorded74,482 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 28 Mar 2025 74,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,548 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 72,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 72,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted making inspection difficult.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 68,458 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 68,458 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,614 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,569 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 64,190 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 64,190 miles

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre soft

o/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 58,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 58,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

3 nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 3 May 2011 56,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 43,395 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 43,390 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 32,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 32,743 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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EA03 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA03 PYV, 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 EA03 PYV registered?

EA03 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is EA03 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 PYV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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