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AP03 FCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,441 mi
Last recorded70,441 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 70,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 70,441 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,267 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 69,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 69,004 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides inside wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight movement in bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 68,013 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 67,260 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 May 2022 67,260 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,245 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 65,214 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower rear ball loints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 63,747 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 61,672 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear connecting to shockabsorber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre center tread

Pass 25 May 2016 56,732 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 56,729 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 54,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 54,705 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 50,599 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

Pass 28 May 2013 46,571 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,878 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front forward control arm outer joint boot split

Pass 8 Jun 2010 35,036 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,918 miles

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

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

abc light on

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 13,504 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 13,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

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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AP03 FCE 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 AP03 FCE, 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 AP03 FCE registered?

AP03 FCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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