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DA03 FKX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,755 mi
Last recorded134,755 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 FKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 134,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,832 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,700 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

check braking system message showing on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2020 122,547 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,570 miles

Nearside Rear JACKING MOUNT MISSING

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 114,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2017 113,002 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 113,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 102,093 miles

Nearside Rear JACKING MOUNT MISSING

Pass 22 May 2015 96,638 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 96,587 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 89,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r jacking point missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,475 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 14 Jun 2010 58,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,372 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,372 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,364 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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DA03 FKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DA03 FKX, 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 DA03 FKX registered?

DA03 FKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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