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PA03 BUE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,205 mi
Last recorded92,205 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 92,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,880 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 77,136 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 76,046 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 75,092 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 75,091 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,750 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 71,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 71,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,831 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 37,219 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,507 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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PA03 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PA03 BUE, 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 PA03 BUE registered?

PA03 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is PA03 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 BUE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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