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AJ03 LYR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,497 mi
Last recorded100,497 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 100,497 miles

front discs corroded on inside edge

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,806 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,053 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 90,762 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 87,841 miles

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

slight play in nearside front bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,428 miles

slight play in nearside front bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 80,627 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,619 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT AT BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,747 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,695 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 12,982 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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AJ03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 AJ03 LYR, 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 AJ03 LYR registered?

AJ03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AJ03 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 LYR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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