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2 FCE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,764 mi
Last recorded42,764 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 FCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 42,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light glass smashed broken glass

Nearside Front spring dust cover split

Nearside Rear Lower heat shield loose by exhaust

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 41,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 40,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 38,720 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 35,856 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake lines starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,894 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 33,552 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

all four suspension leg dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 32,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 31,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 29,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 28,092 miles

near side front tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2014 26,989 miles

Cut in O/S/F tyre on inner edge not deep enough to show cord

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre starting to split slightly on outer edge

N/S/R tyre splitting badly on outer edge

O/S/F tyre splitting badly on outer egde

O/S/R tyre slightly split on outer edge

Small chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 25,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 11,709 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,655 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,607 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 17,764 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 17,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,776 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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2 FCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 2 FCE, 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 2 FCE registered?

2 FCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is 2 FCE safe to buy?

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