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MP03 PXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 PXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023
Fail 13 Apr 2023

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 162,765 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 160,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 159,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 155,679 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 155,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush play in ball joint and boot split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive play in ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 152,744 miles

both front jacking points missing

nearside front shock absorber lower ball joint poor

nearside headlight lense misty

offside front shock absorber lower ball joint very worn

offside rear jacking point missing

Pass 8 May 2017 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 148,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 142,096 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 132,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,858 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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MP03 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MP03 PXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MP03 PXY registered?

MP03 PXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is MP03 PXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP03 PXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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