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LC52 OMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,315 mi
Last recorded59,315 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 OMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,315 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 57,514 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 57,512 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Suspension Strut ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion spots on vehicle at rear including subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 55,988 miles

Diff oil leak.

Offside Front Metal brake pipe is corroded .

Offside Front Tyre appears low on pressure .

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

drive belts worn

Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,643 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 54,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,791 miles

Nearside Parking brake low effort .

Pass 6 Jan 2020 53,350 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 51,685 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 49,907 miles

front brake discs are worn & have run out

Fail 11 Dec 2017 49,907 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs are worn & have run out

Pass 22 Dec 2016 47,591 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 45,122 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 43,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,534 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Dec 2012 37,984 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,632 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 34,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 33,357 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 30,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,289 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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LC52 OMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LC52 OMG, 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 LC52 OMG registered?

LC52 OMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is LC52 OMG safe to buy?

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