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PG53 OHR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 OHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 103,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,354 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 100,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,038 miles

n/s dip beam patten poor and light output re-duced (Advise attention

Fail 17 Jun 2020 94,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub (Rose Joint marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub (Rose joint marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s dip beam patten poor and light output re-duced (Advise attention

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,811 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (Parking Brake) (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,664 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,454 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 67,454 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,128 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,123 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,242 miles

damage to sidewall of offside front tyre!

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,805 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs have corrosion on inside edges

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,575 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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PG53 OHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 PG53 OHR, 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 PG53 OHR registered?

PG53 OHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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