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SF03 SBF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 SBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,634 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,264 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 83,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,856 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 82,683 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,208 miles

Under tray's fitted obscuring the view of some component's !!

Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,168 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,959 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both,nearside just passed test (2.7.4)

exhaust mount missing but exhaust secure

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,200 miles

tyres starting to perish and wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 68,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 63,436 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 59,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 53,210 miles

unable to check steering brake pivit master suspension mounts fully as covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,210 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

unable to check steering brake pivit master suspension mounts fully as covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,169 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 27,235 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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SF03 SBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 SF03 SBF, 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 SF03 SBF registered?

SF03 SBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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