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D1 LLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,787 mi
Last recorded28,787 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 LLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 28,787 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 28,453 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 27,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 18,473 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 17,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 15,140 miles

Offside Front shock absorber leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,337 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 12,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 11,620 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 10,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,618 miles

Battery insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,979 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 7,238 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 6,228 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,856 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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D1 LLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D1 LLO, 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

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What year was D1 LLO registered?

D1 LLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is D1 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 LLO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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