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L11 AMO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,276 mi
Last recorded38,276 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 38,251 miles

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 37,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,412 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 37,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,256 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 35,729 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 34,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 32,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 29,867 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,268 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 19,089 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,089 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,349 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 10,525 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,358 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 7,579 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 6,185 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 6,185 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 3,995 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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L11 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 L11 AMO, 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 L11 AMO registered?

L11 AMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is L11 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 AMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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