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W40 PPA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,545 mi
Last recorded53,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 PPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 53,545 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 50,982 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 49,642 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,225 miles

BATTERY LAMP SHOWING ON DASH

COOLANT LEAK

OIL LEAK

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,065 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Engine overheating warning showing on dash

Slight seepage from suspenion pipes

Fail 11 Mar 2015 49,065 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Engine overheating warning showing on dash

Slight seepage from suspenion pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,994 miles

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

front fog lights missing

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,136 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 45,077 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 42,064 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 32,326 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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W40 PPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W40 PPA, 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 W40 PPA registered?

W40 PPA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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