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PJ53 FDO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,776 mi
Last recorded76,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 76,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 74,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 69,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 67,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,285 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 48,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 34,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,369 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,681 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 28,593 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,380 miles

front tyres wearing on inner/outer edge,cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,072 miles

cuts on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

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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PJ53 FDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PJ53 FDO, 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 PJ53 FDO registered?

PJ53 FDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is PJ53 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 FDO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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