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OE03 PKA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,738 mi
Last recorded69,738 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 69,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,247 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 67,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,126 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,973 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 62,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 43,967 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 42,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,352 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres worn inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,617 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front track control arm ball joint dust cover split (ball joint facing down)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jun 2011 31,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front track control arm ball joint dust cover split (ball joint facing down)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,451 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,274 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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OE03 PKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OE03 PKA, 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 OE03 PKA registered?

OE03 PKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is OE03 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 PKA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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