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F1 DPK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,728 mi
Last recorded67,728 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 67,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 66,621 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 63,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 61,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted (brake pipes are hidden)

Pass 31 May 2018 59,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 17 May 2017 57,328 miles

Front Inner Both tyres have tread lift

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 57,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Both tyres have tread lift

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,130 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes behind plastic covers

Pass 11 Dec 2014 53,532 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,690 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 49,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 45,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,465 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 19,698 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 12,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 9,975 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 9,936 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively 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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F1 DPK 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 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 F1 DPK, 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 F1 DPK registered?

F1 DPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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