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Y500 PCS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,227 mi
Last recorded97,227 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 PCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel line at rear corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2022 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,272 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 89,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,161 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,593 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,004 miles

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

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

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

handbrake effort only just passed

Pass 8 Feb 2016 79,166 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 76,663 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,929 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,329 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 65,616 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 62,538 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 31,491 miles

offside rear flexible brakepipe protection spring damaged.

soft rubber/plastic sheild catching offside rear tyre.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 31,470 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside rear flexible brakepipe protection spring damaged.

soft rubber/plastic sheild catching offside rear tyre.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,396 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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Y500 PCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y500 PCS, 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 Y500 PCS registered?

Y500 PCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is Y500 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 PCS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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