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L5 UEB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,228 mi
Last recorded46,228 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 UEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 46,228 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spherical joint at bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spherical joint at bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 46,227 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spherical joint at bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn spherical joint at bottom of rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 45,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 41,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,432 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - tyres are 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 39,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 30,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,587 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,585 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 22,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,831 miles

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

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,612 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 7,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 3,597 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 3,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L5 UEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L5 UEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L5 UEB?

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What year was L5 UEB registered?

L5 UEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is L5 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 UEB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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