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PDW 5

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

11,049 mi
Last recorded11,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDW 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 11,049 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 11,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 10,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 10,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 10,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 10,765 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 10,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 107,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 10,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 10,316 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 10,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,537 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 9,522 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,779 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 7,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 7,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,172 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,653 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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PDW 5 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 PDW 5, 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

How do I check the history of PDW 5?

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What year was PDW 5 registered?

PDW 5 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is PDW 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDW 5 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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