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UF03 SEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF03 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 76,696 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 75,283 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 74,945 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,200 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 73,520 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,623 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,534 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,480 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,367 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,749 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,621 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 11 Jul 2012 56,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 47,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,984 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 39,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,178 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 23 Jun 2006 18,798 miles

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

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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UF03 SEL 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 95.5%.

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 UF03 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UF03 SEL registered?

UF03 SEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is UF03 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for UF03 SEL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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