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FIB 191

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,261 mi
Last recorded56,261 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 191
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2026 56,261 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,110 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 53,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 52,332 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,020 miles

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 28 Apr 2015 49,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 7 May 2013 46,637 miles

full under body plastic covers obscuring all metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,709 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,542 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 19,209 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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FIB 191 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FIB 191, 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 FIB 191 registered?

FIB 191 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FIB 191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 191 shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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