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PG53 UGR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 UGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread and bald on very inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,336 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,344 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)

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2016 80,760 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On both edges (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front pull arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 76,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,907 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 72,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,668 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 21,699 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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PG53 UGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PG53 UGR, 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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PG53 UGR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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