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HF03 ZWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,293 mi
Last recorded126,293 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ZWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 126,293 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 124,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Metal pipe after fuel filter ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres & OSF tyre measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 121,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 118,314 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 107,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Offside Front abs wiring twisted around brake hose but not not damaged and have sufficient room to move

both rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,186 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,563 miles

brake warning light illuminated - brake pads worn but OK - possible electrical fault with pad wiring

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2013 74,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,105 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 43,058 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

both front tyres low tread on inside edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,902 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 11,787 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 ZWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HF03 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

HF03 ZWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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