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FM52 FUG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Diesel 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,624 mi
Last recorded90,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 90,624 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 90,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 89,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 84,683 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 84,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,765 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,166 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,112 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,063 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,097 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 64,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,165 miles

srs light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,198 miles

front disc heavily lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,711 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 27 Jun 2007 12,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,851 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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FM52 FUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc diesel 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 FM52 FUG, 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 FM52 FUG registered?

FM52 FUG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FM52 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FUG 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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