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L1 HMS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 HMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 69,581 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 66,090 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 63,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,667 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 62,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 62,083 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2019 61,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,242 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened croorded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,450 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,449 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 51,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 41,974 miles

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

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

nearside lower balljoint cover split

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 10 May 2010 29,508 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 7,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 6,207 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 4,892 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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L1 HMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 HMS, 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 L1 HMS registered?

L1 HMS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is L1 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L1 HMS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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