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MF03 WYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,909 mi
Last recorded121,909 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 WYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 121,909 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly condensated

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 121,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly condensated

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,061 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,995 miles

Chips in windscreen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to edge of all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,985 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 116,357 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 113,711 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 113,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,829 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,548 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 101,872 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face of disc

Offside Rear jacking block missing

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner side

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic trim loose underside and nearside front arch

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,290 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light

plastic trim loose underside and nearside front arch

Pass 6 May 2015 84,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,187 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,187 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,738 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,117 miles

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

engine check lamp on

Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,398 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2010 59,307 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Apr 2009 50,628 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,439 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,148 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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MF03 WYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MF03 WYC, 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 MF03 WYC registered?

MF03 WYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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