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FM03 YFV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,216 mi
Last recorded61,216 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 61,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 60,599 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 60,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2024 59,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,711 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 58,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,437 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 54,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 52,645 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,000 miles

under-body guards restricting view

Pass 3 May 2016 49,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 48,923 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 23 Apr 2014 46,438 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 9 Apr 2013 43,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR fluid suspension unit appears to have a slight leak?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lambda reading from bank 2 of the exhaust system above requirements but passes on average values possible cause minor leak from rear clamp.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,771 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSR fluid suspension unit appears to have a slight leak?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lambda reading from bank 2 of the exhaust system above requirements but passes on average values

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,832 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 18,978 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 18,977 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,447 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)

o/s front tyre side wall damaged

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 YFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YFV, 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 FM03 YFV registered?

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

Is FM03 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 YFV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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