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EU03 LBL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,391 miles

Rear air suspension ferrules heavy corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2024 92,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear air suspension ferrules heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 90,950 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 90,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,921 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,892 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 82,700 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,573 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,767 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,427 miles

msfront tyer wering inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,083 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 24,824 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured

small nick in sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,113 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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EU03 LBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EU03 LBL, 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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EU03 LBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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