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A8 FHF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,840 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 78,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,485 miles

Exhaust sleeve cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2019 74,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,368 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,130 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 63,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 52,324 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 52,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,274 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 47,194 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 45,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 FHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A8 FHF, 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 A8 FHF?

You can check the full history of A8 FHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A8 FHF registered?

A8 FHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is A8 FHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FHF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 FHF have outstanding finance?

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