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PJZ 511

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,279 mi
Last recorded89,279 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 511
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 89,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Pass 14 Jan 2025 88,536 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil misting on suspension unit.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 84,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,900 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 78,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,016 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 69,683 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 66,064 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 64,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 60,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 56,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 42,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,749 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,781 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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PJZ 511 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJZ 511, 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 PJZ 511 registered?

PJZ 511 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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