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VO03 PZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,844 mi
Last recorded57,844 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 PZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,844 miles

slight rust to all brake discs

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,511 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,088 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,017 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 45,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

SRS light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,698 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 43,693 miles

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

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

Offside rear suspension unit starting to leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,983 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 32,933 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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VO03 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VO03 PZY, 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 VO03 PZY registered?

VO03 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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