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MFZ 771

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 771
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 72,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 69,259 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 65,764 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,545 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,799 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Jul 2020 57,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,599 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,798 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 55,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,819 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,008 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 53,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 50,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 48,294 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 38,118 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,714 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 17,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,407 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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MFZ 771 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 771, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MFZ 771 registered?

MFZ 771 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is MFZ 771 safe to buy?

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