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LC03 YTS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,125 mi
Last recorded114,125 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,125 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 105,073 miles

Nearside Front tyre is slightly cracking within tread pattern

both rear tyres are approaching the wear bands

Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,732 miles

o/s handbrake sticking slow to release

Pass 12 Sep 2013 100,979 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 100,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,176 miles

Front air suspension lower bushes worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 86,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,616 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 71,246 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,530 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 58,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,785 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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LC03 YTS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC03 YTS, 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 LC03 YTS registered?

LC03 YTS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is LC03 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 YTS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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