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F11 MKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,212 mi
Last recorded78,212 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 MKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,212 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 78,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 77,769 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 76,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 72,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s front. cracks in inner side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 68,502 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,998 miles

N/S/F Bottom ball joint (front) dust cover deteriorated.

N/S/R Shock/spring gaiter split.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Slight wear in N/S/F Wheel bearing.

Slight wear to N/S/R tyre inner edge.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,598 miles

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 64,560 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 64,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,687 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 51,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,620 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,883 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 40,860 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 35,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 27,500 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 15,459 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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F11 MKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 F11 MKY, 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

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What year was F11 MKY registered?

F11 MKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is F11 MKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 MKY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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