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WG03 PVP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,586 mi
Last recorded78,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 PVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,318 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 76,943 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front thrust arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,404 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,590 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 75,504 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 74,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,171 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 68,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 67,212 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,315 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 40,315 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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WG03 PVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WG03 PVP, 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

How do I check the history of WG03 PVP?

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What year was WG03 PVP registered?

WG03 PVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is WG03 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 PVP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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