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A19 MFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 38,230 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2026 38,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 37,683 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 37,326 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 37,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 36,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,969 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 36,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,416 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres are wearing on edges and close to there limits

both rear tyres are close to there limits

Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,109 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 25,680 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,850 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 24,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,066 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,549 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,499 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,088 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 15,075 miles

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

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

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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A19 MFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A19 MFK, 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 A19 MFK registered?

A19 MFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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