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EN03 PXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,193 mi
Last recorded59,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 PXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,193 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 59,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 54,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn air suspension ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play air suspension unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension ball and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension ball and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 44,940 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,747 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 37,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber lower ball joints has slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2012 35,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock not working at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock not working at time of test

Pass 27 May 2011 31,015 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,949 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 5 Jun 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 4,362 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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EN03 PXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EN03 PXA, 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 EN03 PXA registered?

EN03 PXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EN03 PXA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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