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PE53 WRR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 WRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 119,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,750 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,336 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,335 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,502 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 93,502 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 78,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,914 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,436 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,562 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,082 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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PE53 WRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 PE53 WRR, 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 PE53 WRR registered?

PE53 WRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is PE53 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 WRR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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