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PU51 FAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,191 mi
Last recorded69,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPU51 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 62,379 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bottom ball joint slightly worn

Fail 14 Feb 2012 62,379 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f bottom ball joint slightly worn

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,852 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,775 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,337 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,450 miles

dust covers split on both torque arm ball joints

head lamps set for use abroad beam image flat no kick up to the left

wipers poor starting to judder

Pass 17 Jul 2008 28,958 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 23,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 23,184 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,922 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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PU51 FAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PU51 FAN, 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

How do I check the history of PU51 FAN?

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What year was PU51 FAN registered?

PU51 FAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is PU51 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PU51 FAN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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