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6 FDC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,869 mi
Last recorded40,869 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 FDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2026 40,869 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 40,767 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,277 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,532 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 39,350 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 37,119 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL NOT THROUGH TO CORED 255/40 ZR18 95Y

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 36,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,006 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 32,108 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 16,423 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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6 FDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 6 FDC, 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 6 FDC?

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What year was 6 FDC registered?

6 FDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is 6 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 FDC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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