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PJ03 FFR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,602 mi
Last recorded195,602 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 195,602 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 195,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 195,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front both tyres appear distorted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush becoming deteriorated and soft

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

Offside Rear Outer brake pad worn but not fully visible

Offside dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Offside registration plate bulb light intensity reduced

Rear both brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Rear minor corrosion and wear to brake discs

all tyres underinflated

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Nov 2021 195,425 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 190,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 179,336 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 179,336 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 170,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 164,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 154,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2015 141,829 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 131,523 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2013 120,596 miles

EML on

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 120,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

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)

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 2 May 2012 109,317 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 96,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 83,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 66,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,967 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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PJ03 FFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PJ03 FFR, 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 PJ03 FFR registered?

PJ03 FFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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