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L30 SER

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 SER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 May 2026 71,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 70,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 69,146 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 67,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,539 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,760 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 61,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 58,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 53,359 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,034 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,138 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,753 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,218 miles

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

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2009 31,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 28,101 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall - cord structure not exposed.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,023 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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L30 SER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 5,513cc 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 L30 SER, 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 L30 SER registered?

L30 SER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is L30 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 SER shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L30 SER have outstanding finance?

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