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SA03 FES

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 FES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 70,996 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 70,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,806 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 66,109 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 58,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked & worn low inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear and slight cracking at their inner and outer shoulders

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,270 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,127 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all wheels and tyres slightly running out of true

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all wheels and tyres slightly running out of true

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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SA03 FES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SA03 FES, 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 SA03 FES registered?

SA03 FES is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is SA03 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 FES shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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