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FC03 UBH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,794 mi
Last recorded97,794 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 97,794 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 96,410 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 94,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,309 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,884 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight ply to its fixing

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2016 78,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,462 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,315 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 67,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,692 miles

Discs all round worn lipped and scoored

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 54,564 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,881 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,026 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 33,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 22,343 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 UBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 UBH, 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 FC03 UBH registered?

FC03 UBH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is FC03 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC03 UBH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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