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FY53 FRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,284 mi
Last recorded96,284 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 96,284 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 66,488 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 65,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 55,922 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,067 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 40,067 miles

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

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 9 Oct 2006 30,173 miles

large amounts of oil around tranmission area/front discs heavily rusted on inner faces/+scoring/ slight play in both front wheel bearings/ slight uneven werness to osr tyre

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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FY53 FRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY53 FRX, 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 FY53 FRX registered?

FY53 FRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 FRX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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