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ST03 AFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,113 mi
Last recorded79,113 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 79,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 73,429 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 73,366 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,635 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,226 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,813 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,901 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Slight deterioration nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,784 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,494 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,324 miles

ESP light on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,573 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)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges (245/40r18)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,561 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 42,983 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight play in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,575 miles

lense n/s reverse light cracked

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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ST03 AFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ST03 AFN, 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 ST03 AFN registered?

ST03 AFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is ST03 AFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 AFN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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