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FV03 AWA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,603 mi
Last recorded58,603 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 AWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,340 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 56,731 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 54,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 54,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,475 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,226 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,758 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,288 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,352 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 34,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,501 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,115 miles

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

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

rear tyres seem to have been run under inflated.

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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FV03 AWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 FV03 AWA, 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 FV03 AWA registered?

FV03 AWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is FV03 AWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 AWA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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