CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX03 FNG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,791 mi
Last recorded63,791 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 FNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 62,534 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 59,626 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 59,582 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 55,084 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,746 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,096 miles

Front VENTED DISCS SOME TRAMMING

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,045 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,678 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,131 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 30,131 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,566 miles

slight leak from near side rear suspension strut.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 25,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,071 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2007 16,537 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2006 12,739 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX03 FNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FX03 FNG, 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

How do I check the history of FX03 FNG?

You can check the full history of FX03 FNG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX03 FNG registered?

FX03 FNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is FX03 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 FNG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX03 FNG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX03 FNG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.