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PEZ 4296

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 4296
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,909 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,663 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 75,650 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 75,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 75,455 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 75,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 74,823 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,479 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 61,478 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 57,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 38,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,360 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,912 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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PEZ 4296 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PEZ 4296, 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 PEZ 4296?

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What year was PEZ 4296 registered?

PEZ 4296 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is PEZ 4296 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEZ 4296 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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