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HFL 801

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,993 mi
Last recorded161,993 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFL 801
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2026 161,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 156,485 miles

engine and under trays fitted

sill trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 151,024 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 151,024 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 140,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 140,713 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 133,003 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 133,003 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,017 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,448 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to the offside rear tyre sidewall (outer)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,722 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,021 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,597 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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HFL 801 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 HFL 801, 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 HFL 801 registered?

HFL 801 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is HFL 801 safe to buy?

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