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MFZ 6854

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,699 mi
Last recorded110,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 6854
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,699 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 109,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 109,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,145 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 102,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,158 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 94,582 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,539 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom of shocker, both n/s & o/s boarder line. (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

n/s rear under body heat shield loose

Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,760 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 77,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013

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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MFZ 6854 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFZ 6854, 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 MFZ 6854 registered?

MFZ 6854 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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