CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF03 WOM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,346 mi
Last recorded87,346 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 WOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 87,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

os mirror glass deteriated

Pass 15 Apr 2025 87,111 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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2024 85,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 77,833 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 70,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,548 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Nov 2017 60,265 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 57,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,571 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread in centres

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,101 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 45,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 41,276 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,296 miles

Front tyres at 3 mm on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 21,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,305 miles

BOTH N/S SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE FLUID LEAKS,N/S/F JUST PASSING

Pass 7 Aug 2007 20,619 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,704 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 18,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all four tyres are bald and worn below 1.6mm on the inside edges †excessive grinding noise from nsf wheel †

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CF03 WOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CF03 WOM, 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 CF03 WOM?

You can check the full history of CF03 WOM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF03 WOM registered?

CF03 WOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is CF03 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF03 WOM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF03 WOM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CF03 WOM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.