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W7 FSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,221 mi
Last recorded112,221 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 112,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 110,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 104,703 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 93,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 91,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp shows intermittent fault

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 80,579 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,043 miles

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,550 miles

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,651 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,606 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2011 43,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,980 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 12 Feb 2009 34,101 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,520 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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W7 FSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W7 FSL, 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

How do I check the history of W7 FSL?

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What year was W7 FSL registered?

W7 FSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is W7 FSL safe to buy?

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