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FM03 ZKS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,659 mi
Last recorded101,659 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 101,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,269 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 100,095 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 93,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 91,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 90,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,229 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 74,800 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 74,800 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 73,679 miles

N/S strut ball joint has play

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S strut ball joint has play

Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,636 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,050 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 59,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,423 miles

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

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 ZKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKS, 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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FM03 ZKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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