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FX03 FLN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

92,607 mi
Last recorded92,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 92,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 92,607 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,827 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 87,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small crack in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 82,451 miles

Rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 80,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 76,098 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 76,062 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,380 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,156 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,966 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,744 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,755 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,754 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

middle joints of ext blowing catalyst rattles

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 29,993 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 29,881 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,424 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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FX03 FLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FX03 FLN, 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 FX03 FLN registered?

FX03 FLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is FX03 FLN safe to buy?

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