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HF03 FYJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,038 mi
Last recorded63,038 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,038 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 61,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 61,119 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 56,398 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 56,397 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 56,031 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,624 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 54,975 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 54,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,761 miles

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

Offside Front brake reading slightly less than nearside

Fail 14 Oct 2015 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bottom ball joint leaking grease

Offside Front bottom ball joint leaking grease

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

Offside Front brake reading slightly less than nearside

Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,963 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 48,236 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,634 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,467 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,250 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,005 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 25,945 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,922 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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HF03 FYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HF03 FYJ, 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 HF03 FYJ registered?

HF03 FYJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is HF03 FYJ safe to buy?

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