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PJ52 LSN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,384 mi
Last recorded75,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 LSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 75,384 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,199 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 75,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,722 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 74,551 miles

nearside rear tyre is low on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2016 74,549 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/35 zr18 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre is low on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2015 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 70,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,063 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 55,242 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,191 miles

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

engine undersheild slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,282 miles

Jacking point missing o/s/r

Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,073 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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PJ52 LSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ52 LSN, 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 PJ52 LSN registered?

PJ52 LSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ52 LSN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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