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L27 AGP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,951 mi
Last recorded89,951 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 AGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,951 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 87,369 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,433 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 81,407 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

rattle from exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,252 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 81,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,326 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,916 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on advise brake check

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on advise brake check

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,361 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

rear brake pads getting low

slight misting from o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,500 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,104 miles

nearside front tyre has a slight bulge on sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,286 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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L27 AGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L27 AGP, 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 L27 AGP registered?

L27 AGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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