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FC03 HUZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,396 mi
Last recorded90,396 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,396 miles

Nearside FRONT SUSSPENSION UNIT BALL JOINT WORN

Offside FRONT SUSSPENSION BALL JOINT

Fail 6 Sep 2022 90,384 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 88,127 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 86,391 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 86,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 76,369 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,805 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,429 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,968 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,968 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 6,590 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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FC03 HUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FC03 HUZ, 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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FC03 HUZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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