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BW03 LXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,998 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 104,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 104,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,618 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 92,414 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 88,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Lower ball joint worn (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 78,678 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,915 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 60,913 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 50,699 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 50,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,946 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 21,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 16,850 miles

middle exhaust has internal rattle

Pass 10 Jul 2006 14,790 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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BW03 LXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW03 LXX, 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 BW03 LXX registered?

BW03 LXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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