CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR03 LCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

50,495 mi
Last recorded50,495 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 50,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 49,920 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 49,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 48,810 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,627 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 48,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread low

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,357 miles

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 47,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,904 miles

undertray on near side has oil contamination

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,632 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

boot struts unsupportive.risk of nasty bang to back of head if not careful

front left thrust arm ball joint gaiter has split at bottom so still provides some protection from dirt ingress.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,076 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,051 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 40,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,644 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,965 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,577 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,456 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 14,577 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR03 LCN 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 87%.

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 AR03 LCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR03 LCN?

You can check the full history of AR03 LCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR03 LCN registered?

AR03 LCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is AR03 LCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 LCN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR03 LCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR03 LCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.