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CU03 PMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

161,627 mi
Last recorded161,627 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 PMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 161,627 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 161,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 161,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 158,470 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 158,468 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 158,114 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 158,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 158,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 157,150 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 155,497 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 155,497 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,557 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 148,555 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 3 Apr 2009 130,163 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 130,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 91,187 miles

Rear tyres low.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 83,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Missing n/s/r jacking bunge.

Missing part of undertray n/s/f.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,293 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CU03 PMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 CU03 PMX, 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 CU03 PMX registered?

CU03 PMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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