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PYW 6

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,075 mi
Last recorded54,075 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 6
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 54,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 53,602 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 51,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 51,178 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 50,247 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 48,714 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 47,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2017 45,618 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2017 45,618 miles

Front registration plate insecure also cracked (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,161 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot Both (2.7.4)

Front number plate damaged.

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under body trays fitted.

Pass 22 May 2015 44,505 miles

Battery warning light on display

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,889 miles

Battery light on, in cluster.

Gearbox under tray damaged.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,874 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 32,435 miles

Front brake discs badly pitted (corroded) on inner side - soon require replacement.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,338 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,269 miles

both front discs pitted inner side

water damaged rear no plate

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,072 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,734 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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PYW 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 PYW 6, 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 PYW 6 registered?

PYW 6 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is PYW 6 safe to buy?

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