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PL03 WFX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,833 mi
Last recorded65,833 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 WFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,833 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,525 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 65,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 65,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front, nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,782 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both, brake disc backing plates slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin have only just met pass criteria, recommend replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,232 miles

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside inner brake pads is low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,970 miles

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

Offside wing mirror glass deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, outer sidewalls are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 63,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wing mirror glass is delaminated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear view mirror glass is delaminated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 62,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,168 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,297 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,297 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 23 May 2015 58,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,184 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,234 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,769 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 17,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 8,217 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 WFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

PL03 WFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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