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FM03 ZFU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

133,244 mi
Last recorded133,244 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 133,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 133,242 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor bracket broken on nearside front upper suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 130,790 miles

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 130,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Nearside centre exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Offside Front tyre worn low at edges of tread

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 128,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check service brake message displayed

Pass 20 Sep 2023 124,484 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,845 miles

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

Rear Vehicle wheel arch body panel corroded Nearside & Offside

Fail 23 Sep 2022 118,842 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle wheel arch body panel corroded Nearside & Offside

Pass 16 Sep 2021 114,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front worn to approx, 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,788 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,584 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,167 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,838 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,469 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,738 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,825 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,354 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 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

FM03 ZFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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