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M5 PNM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 PNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 97,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 93,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,027 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,425 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 78,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 76,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,772 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,602 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,517 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 48,676 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 36,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 19,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,388 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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M5 PNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 M5 PNM, 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 M5 PNM registered?

M5 PNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is M5 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 PNM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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