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L3 OKS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,134 mi
Last recorded77,134 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 OKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,134 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 75,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,298 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,298 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 67,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 65,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,187 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 53,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,734 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,972 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 5,895 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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L3 OKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L3 OKS, 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 L3 OKS registered?

L3 OKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is L3 OKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 OKS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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