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FM03 OVL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,443 mi
Last recorded42,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 42,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,837 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 40,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,069 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,598 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,985 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 36,520 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,274 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,486 miles

Nearside Front inner tyre wall damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2017 32,486 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Front inner tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2016 30,383 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 28,704 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,669 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 24,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 22,501 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all 4 tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2011 18,856 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 9,869 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 5,632 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 3,826 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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FM03 OVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FM03 OVL, 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

How do I check the history of FM03 OVL?

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What year was FM03 OVL registered?

FM03 OVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FM03 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 OVL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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