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L80 LUB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,107 mi
Last recorded91,107 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,107 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2020 89,519 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,765 miles

n/s front wheel bearing v slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 81,237 miles

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

Offside steering rack knock joint slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 78,151 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,004 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 68,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,846 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 42,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,872 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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L80 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L80 LUB, 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 L80 LUB registered?

L80 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is L80 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 LUB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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