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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration FB03DFE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expires 16 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 115,022 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
10 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 114,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,148 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,561 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025 4 Jun 202615 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,201 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023 4 Jun 202630 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,696 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,696 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,409 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,946 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers fitted
- undertrays fitted
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,163 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,049 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017 4 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,049 MI
4 Jun 202616 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,556 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,390 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015 4 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,966 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,791 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 4 Jun 202618 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,197 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,970 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 4 Jun 202628 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,432 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 4 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,975 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,535 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2008 4 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,075 MI
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FB03DFE was registered on 2003-08-20
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