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PJI 545

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 545
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,817 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 92,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 88,987 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,893 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 83,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,832 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 79,510 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,917 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,271 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,093 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,328 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,251 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,018 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,262 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 30,883 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 30,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,093 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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PJI 545 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PJI 545, 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 PJI 545 registered?

PJI 545 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is PJI 545 safe to buy?

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