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LA52 UEY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,322 mi
Last recorded27,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 27,322 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 27,322 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,733 miles

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

noise from exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2009 24,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,365 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,885 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 UEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEY, 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 LA52 UEY?

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What year was LA52 UEY registered?

LA52 UEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LA52 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA52 UEY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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