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PK52 OBE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,401 mi
Last recorded36,401 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 36,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 36,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 35,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 35,343 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,449 miles

Fuel smell from rear under car, but no obvious leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,280 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Sep 2020 33,280 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 33,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,364 miles

EM light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre cuts sidr wall

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,401 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 17,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 13,872 miles

front wipers smeary

rear high level brake lamp cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,122 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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PK52 OBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK52 OBE, 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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PK52 OBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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