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PJ53 FEF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,337 mi
Last recorded60,337 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 58,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 56,861 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,751 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,750 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,363 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,939 miles

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

both rear tyre valves cracking

lower covers fitted to vehicle

offside rear tyre low tread at 3mm

rear tyre size 285 35 ZR 18 101Y

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Aug 2015 41,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,275 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 34,947 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2012

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 34,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,107 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,289 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,269 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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PJ53 FEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ53 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

PJ53 FEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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