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PG03 YVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 YVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 93,758 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,148 miles

ABC fault light coming on

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,146 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing and spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements backing and spacing (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

ABC fault light coming on

Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 90,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,610 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 90,484 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 81,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 80,871 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Under airbag (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear exhaust mount snapped off

Slight corrosion to Nearside front and offside front brake pipes

Pass 18 Aug 2016 75,401 miles

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

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

Offside rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,166 miles

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

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

small cracks to front brake discs

Fail 18 Aug 2015 65,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

small cracks to front brake discs

Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,799 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,591 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 51,781 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,796 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 48,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 45,272 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,004 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 1 Jun 2009 27,427 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,407 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 11 Jun 2007 23,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,676 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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PG03 YVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 PG03 YVM, 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 PG03 YVM registered?

PG03 YVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is PG03 YVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG03 YVM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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