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FD03 HMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,076 mi
Last recorded22,076 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 HMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 22,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 21,529 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,020 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 20,557 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 20,132 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 19,701 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2020 19,143 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 18,317 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 16,650 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake pads worn but not thin

Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,298 miles

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

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 5 Jul 2013 13,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 12,982 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 11,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,730 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 9,731 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 5,963 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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FD03 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD03 HMG, 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 FD03 HMG registered?

FD03 HMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is FD03 HMG safe to buy?

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