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HF03 PZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,044 mi
Last recorded44,044 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 PZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 44,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,704 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 43,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front alloy arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 42,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,298 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,881 miles

creaking noise from steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2014 31,821 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 31,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,740 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,557 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,489 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer edge of the tread, but is not deep enough to expose/reach the metal cords

slight oil leak

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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HF03 PZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HF03 PZZ, 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 HF03 PZZ registered?

HF03 PZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is HF03 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 PZZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF03 PZZ have outstanding finance?

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