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SFF 630

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFF 630
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 64,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating.

Offside mirror deteriorated.

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating.

Offside handbrake performance low.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 64,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of overheating.

Offside handbrake performance low.

Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 59,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,714 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 46,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,697 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,117 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,048 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 20,920 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,198 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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SFF 630 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFF 630, 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 SFF 630 registered?

SFF 630 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is SFF 630 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFF 630 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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