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LS52 PDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 PDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 78,958 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 77,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,924 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear brake pads starting to get thin

o/s/r lower rose joint has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,139 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 59,077 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,098 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 29,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 16,808 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,945 miles

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

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)

screw in o/s/f tyre

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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LS52 PDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS52 PDZ, 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 LS52 PDZ registered?

LS52 PDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is LS52 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 PDZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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