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LC52 XYS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,286 mi
Last recorded96,286 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 96,286 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 93,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,618 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,291 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,621 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,612 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,100 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 82,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush joint (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint hub joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (ball joint up) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 80,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 71,714 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,865 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 66,865 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 60,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 52,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre scrubing on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2011 52,386 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre scrubing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,112 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,927 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,923 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,639 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,307 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

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 XYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC52 XYS, 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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LC52 XYS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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