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FC03 NFD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 87,473 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2025 86,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35/r18 tread on legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,742 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 82,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,178 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,723 miles

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

air bag light on

nearside rear brake discs poor

offside mirror poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,145 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,145 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 30 Jan 2008 57,815 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,462 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 52,430 miles

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

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 NFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FC03 NFD, 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 FC03 NFD registered?

FC03 NFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FC03 NFD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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