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F14 CRO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,242 mi
Last recorded82,242 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 CRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 82,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 81,483 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 81,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shocker ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,263 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,554 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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F14 CRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F14 CRO, 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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How do I check the history of F14 CRO?

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What year was F14 CRO registered?

F14 CRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is F14 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 CRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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