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SFL 314

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests39 (34 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate87.2%

Mileage

51,338 mi
Last recorded51,338 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 314
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

34 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2026 63,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,242 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on all other suspenssion components

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,220 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 49,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 61,760 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower /arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper/lower o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower /arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper/lower o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 47,219 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,972 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 59,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills covered preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2022 44,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 43,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 59,535 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 43,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 15 Mar 2019 43,126 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 56,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 54,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall slight cut

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2017 42,331 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,350 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,555 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 41,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,293 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 40,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has slight cut to sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,729 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,463 miles

Nearside rear exhaust tailpipe corroded and ready to all off.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 19,022 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2011 33,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,780 miles

signs of nearside front tyre catching on wheel arch but ok at time of test.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,374 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 16,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 16,884 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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SFL 314 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.2%.

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 SFL 314, 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 SFL 314 registered?

SFL 314 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for SFL 314 shows 39 tests with a 87.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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