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PK03 OTH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 OTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,175 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 101,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,386 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 95,263 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 86,391 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,046 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 66,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,332 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 60,157 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 57,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,817 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F shock absorber slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,548 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,259 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 45,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,343 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,143 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 34,373 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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PK03 OTH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PK03 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK03 OTH registered?

PK03 OTH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is PK03 OTH safe to buy?

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