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EU03 LBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,526 mi
Last recorded73,526 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,526 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 72,473 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge cracking

discs corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,328 miles

Dampness around offside rear shock absorber

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2017 69,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Dampness around offside rear shock absorber

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,880 miles

front tyres slightly perished

rear tyres very low inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,500 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,464 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,308 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 60,395 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2012 57,511 miles

s.r.s. light on

brake warning light on

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 57,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

s.r.s. light on

Pass 5 May 2011 54,747 miles

o/s/r suspension unit damp.

srs warning lamp on.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,603 miles

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

o/s/r suspension unit damp.

srs warning lamp on.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,420 miles

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut and wearing thin on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,309 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and damage to outer sidewall

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 Mar 2009 47,309 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges and damage to outer sidewall

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,892 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 67,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EU03 LBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU03 LBK, 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 EU03 LBK registered?

EU03 LBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is EU03 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LBK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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