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L1 WGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,760 mi
Last recorded65,760 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 WGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 62,951 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,446 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded / deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,385 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 51,043 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,648 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,692 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 46,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust clamps deteriorated /corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,857 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 33,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 29,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 16,364 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 WGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

L1 WGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is L1 WGD safe to buy?

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