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HN03 PZG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,487 mi
Last recorded79,487 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,487 miles

service brake warning lamp on dash

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Fail 9 Sep 2020 79,409 miles

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

service brake warning lamp on dash

under trays and sill covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,845 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,845 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 74,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 73,287 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 19 May 2015 58,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,713 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,515 miles

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

signs of fluid leak from nearside front wheel arch

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,065 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 38,637 miles

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear sidelight not fully working.

nearside stoplight not fully working.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,637 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front brake pads getting low.

nearside rear sidelight not fully working.

nearside stoplight not fully working.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,555 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 28,134 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,532 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HN03 PZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN03 PZG, 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 HN03 PZG registered?

HN03 PZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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