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10 FR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,202 mi
Last recorded112,202 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 FR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 112,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 106,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 103,344 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 100,556 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 100,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,177 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 97,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Strut unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,982 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 85,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 81,481 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 76,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 72,021 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 62,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 57,212 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 57,212 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,305 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 41,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,457 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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10 FR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 10 FR, 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 10 FR registered?

10 FR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is 10 FR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 FR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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