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LA52 EXR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,787 mi
Last recorded40,787 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA52 EXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 40,787 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished / splitting through treads ( 285/35 R18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 38,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/40 R18 Pirelli PZERO (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly perished / splitting through treads ( 285/35 R18 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 32,962 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 29,993 miles

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 27,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 26,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 25,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 24,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 24,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 22,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,700 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 18,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 16,645 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 16,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 13,692 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,419 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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LA52 EXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LA52 EXR, 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 LA52 EXR registered?

LA52 EXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is LA52 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 EXR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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