CarVerify

Free Car Check

FYF 1E

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Yellow Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,987 mi
Last recorded65,987 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 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

RegistrationFYF 1E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 65,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 65,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 65,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 64,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 63,699 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 63,151 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre On Edge

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

Undertrays Fitted Throughout

Pass 16 May 2019 62,076 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Both rear brake pipes are covered with under panels.

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

Pass 10 May 2018 60,943 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 60,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 59,948 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,953 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 May 2016 57,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,868 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 54,062 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 51,825 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 50,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 47,658 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,521 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 41,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2008 37,701 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,192 miles

slight wear at steering rack ball end o/s/f

Pass 23 May 2006 26,734 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

FYF 1E is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Yellow with a 4,966cc petrol 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 FYF 1E, 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 FYF 1E?

You can check the full history of FYF 1E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FYF 1E registered?

FYF 1E is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is FYF 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYF 1E 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.

Does FYF 1E 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 FYF 1E. 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.