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PL03 AXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,006 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,004 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,998 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 88,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,427 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,187 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge, and rear hydraulic couplings to suspension units corroding

Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 37,427 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,957 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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PL03 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL03 AXH, 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 PL03 AXH registered?

PL03 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is PL03 AXH safe to buy?

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