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L1 UWK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,060 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 114,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 111,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,192 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 89,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 82,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,943 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,110 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in both front shock absober bottom ball joints.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 67,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in both front shock absober bottom ball joints.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,139 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

intermittant,esp warning light on.

slight movement in n/s repeater (on wing mirror)

slight play in both front shock absober bottom ball joints.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 64,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

intermittant,esp warning light on.

slight movement in n/s repeater (on wing mirror)

slight play in both front shock absober bottom ball joints.

Fail 13 Apr 2013 64,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 51,843 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,426 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,531 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 UWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 L1 UWK, 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 UWK registered?

L1 UWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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