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LB52 ZNT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Turquoise Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,810 mi
Last recorded61,810 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 ZNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 61,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,156 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 60,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 59,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,117 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 52,855 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,748 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,391 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,210 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 39,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,946 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,946 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,725 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 27,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,582 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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LB52 ZNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Turquoise with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB52 ZNT, 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

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What year was LB52 ZNT registered?

LB52 ZNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is LB52 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 ZNT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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