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5511 LZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

106,622 mi
Last recorded106,622 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5511 LZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 104,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,382 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 13 Oct 2020 100,155 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 100,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,813 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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 26 May 2018 99,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play air suspension joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play air suspension joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 98,387 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 7 Jan 2016 94,810 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 92,117 miles

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

rear tyre size 285/35/ZR18

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,440 miles

front tyres slightly perished 255 40 18 99y xl

front wheels slightly out of shape

osf front lower ball joint booot split

Pass 21 May 2010 81,356 miles

offside front and both rear tyres low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 69,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,900 miles

f tyres edgy and low on treed

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2006 58,904 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

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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5511 LZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 5511 LZ, 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 5511 LZ registered?

5511 LZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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