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F1 RMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,322 mi
Last recorded91,322 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 91,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 90,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,132 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 88,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,564 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,948 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 83,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,400 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,618 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,658 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 64,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 53,530 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,695 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,006 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,151 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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F1 RMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RMC, 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 F1 RMC registered?

F1 RMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is F1 RMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 RMC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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