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F16 GTV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 GTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 93,102 miles

Both Front Wipers slightly smearing.

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 90,188 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,974 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,973 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,454 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 83,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 82,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 79,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rubber jacking mount missing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 76,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,155 miles

n/s front tyre inner side wall damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,552 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,237 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 67,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,445 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 53,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,243 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,739 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F16 GTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F16 GTV, 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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F16 GTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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