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GM03 FZE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,838 mi
Last recorded56,838 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 FZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 56,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 56,093 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 51,900 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 47,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,368 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 43,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 40,805 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 40,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,121 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,121 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,011 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 May 2012 36,806 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear cats rattling in exhaust but emmissions ok at present

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,396 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 33,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,662 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,922 miles

All front and rear brake pads worn.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 18,482 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 18,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,317 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 11,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GM03 FZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GM03 FZE, 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 GM03 FZE registered?

GM03 FZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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