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PY52 PYV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 PYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 70,179 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2024 70,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 70,053 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 69,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,567 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 65,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,700 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,254 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 49,128 miles

both rear tyres tread depth getting low,offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Aug 2012 49,128 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres tread depth getting low,offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 May 2011 45,770 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,809 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,467 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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PY52 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PY52 PYV, 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 PY52 PYV registered?

PY52 PYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is PY52 PYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 PYV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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