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L27 MCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,869 mi
Last recorded78,869 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 78,869 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,519 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,338 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,316 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 69,748 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,071 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,894 miles

All tyres wearing on inside

Pass 16 Dec 2014 63,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

car sits lower on nearside

centre brake light cover cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS Warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,280 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 5 Oct 2010 44,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 41,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,004 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,977 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Unable to access some testable items due to full underbody kit fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 28,364 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 21,724 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 MCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MCD, 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 MCD registered?

L27 MCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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