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AA51 LOU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 LOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,296 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,558 miles

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

light general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 63,799 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension system inoperative ABC (Active Body Control) indicating malfunction/fault. (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 63,434 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,619 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 61,430 miles

all tyres on legal limits rear 285/35/18 101Y front 255/40/18 99Y

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn/bald outer edge

rear suspension x2 covers split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,655 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut/rubber seperation all the way around the inner wall of the tyre but no cords visible

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 53,824 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,256 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 39,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,027 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,092 miles

parking brake low reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,429 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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AA51 LOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AA51 LOU, 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 AA51 LOU registered?

AA51 LOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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