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PY52 PXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,911 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 56,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,614 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,311 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,311 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,921 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 19,910 miles

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

strong advise osf & nsr tyres worn on inside edges no tread pattern showing

Fail 27 Dec 2007 19,910 miles

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

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

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

strong advise osf & nsr tyres worn on inside edges no tread pattern showing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,506 miles

osf & rear tyres worn low on in side edges-no tread pattern showing & no canvas showing yet

Fail 11 Jan 2007 15,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

all four tyres worn low on inside edges no tread patern showing & no canvas showing yet

Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,056 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 10,056 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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PY52 PXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PY52 PXH, 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 PY52 PXH registered?

PY52 PXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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The MOT history for PY52 PXH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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