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OE03 PXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,831 mi
Last recorded106,831 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 106,831 miles

Handbrake slow

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top and bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both shocks lazy

Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 103,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,759 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,273 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 80,710 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,459 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 76,381 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,285 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,505 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

srs light on

Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

srs light on

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,269 miles

srs light on

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,214 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,123 miles

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

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 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black 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 OE03 PXV, 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 PXV registered?

OE03 PXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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