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FA03 EKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,965 mi
Last recorded52,965 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 52,965 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 50,754 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 50,737 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 49,738 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 48,673 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 47,591 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 47,591 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,236 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 41,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 41,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres perishing

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 26,576 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 26,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,809 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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FA03 EKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FA03 EKD, 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 FA03 EKD registered?

FA03 EKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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