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PA03 DZL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 100,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle trim obscures testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 95,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,086 miles

Offside mirror body loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,086 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside mirror body loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 83,767 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 83,761 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 83,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,488 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 70,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,955 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,395 miles

Slight play to front lower ball joint.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in front lower ball jointa

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,151 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in side wall inside edge not to cords

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,140 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 39,140 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,625 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 24,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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 DZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PA03 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

PA03 DZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is PA03 DZL safe to buy?

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