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FM03 ZBD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,490 mi
Last recorded108,490 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 108,490 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 107,428 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,967 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 104,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 103,180 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns washer jet weak

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 99,227 miles

All tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,835 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,385 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,305 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 79,470 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,931 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s torque strut ball joint dust seal split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,587 miles

o/s torque strut ball joint dust seal split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,606 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,126 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate delaminated

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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 ZBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBD, 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 FM03 ZBD registered?

FM03 ZBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is FM03 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 ZBD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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