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BF 6040

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,065 mi
Last recorded75,065 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF 6040
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 75,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 74,713 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 73,291 miles

Exhaust system internals broken apart - CAT

Front tyre's worn outer tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear tyre's worn inner tread

Fail 15 Mar 2024 73,291 miles

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

Exhaust system internals broken apart - CAT

Front tyre's worn outer tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Rear tyre's worn inner tread

Pass 2 Mar 2023 70,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 60,838 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,654 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 55,653 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,916 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,828 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,400 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 25,326 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,102 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 7,601 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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BF 6040 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BF 6040, 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 BF 6040 registered?

BF 6040 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF 6040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF 6040 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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