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HG03 VFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 43,794 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 40,451 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME PARTS

Pass 15 May 2023 40,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 39,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 38,540 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 38,540 miles

Fuel hose leaking At fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 37,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 37,355 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 34,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 32,234 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,113 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,983 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 25,360 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 23,483 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,125 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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HG03 VFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HG03 VFC, 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 HG03 VFC registered?

HG03 VFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is HG03 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 VFC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG03 VFC have outstanding finance?

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