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W30 PON

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 PON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,543 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2012 78,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,083 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 70,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,918 miles

front pads look low

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,056 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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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W30 PON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W30 PON, 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 W30 PON registered?

W30 PON is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is W30 PON safe to buy?

The MOT history for W30 PON shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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