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G3 PMA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,809 mi
Last recorded107,809 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 PMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 107,809 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 107,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 105,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 97,166 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,279 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 86,646 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 86,365 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower shock absorber/air bag (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 78,969 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified prs (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high recified prs (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear lights tinted and light output considered barely acceptable

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight movement in front wheel bearings

Temporay rear reflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,705 miles

surface rust on discs

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,642 miles

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)

n/s/r suspension unit has a very slight fluid leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,613 miles

slight leak n/s/r suspension unit

Fail 27 Feb 2012 46,610 miles

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

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

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

slight leak n/s/r suspension unit

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,641 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,972 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,202 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre slight damage in kerbing strip

Pass 13 Mar 2007 22,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic covers on outer sills

undertrays fitted

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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G3 PMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G3 PMA, 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 G3 PMA registered?

G3 PMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is G3 PMA safe to buy?

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