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LC53 LYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,475 mi
Last recorded40,475 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 LYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 40,475 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,453 miles

Offside mirror glass tinted

Reversing lights not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 39,450 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside mirror glass tinted

Reversing lights not working

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,144 miles

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

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

offside mirror slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to brake discs

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2020 37,610 miles

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,771 miles

Offside Front door mirror discolored

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,906 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,095 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,134 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 20,171 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,812 miles

srs light is lit on the instrument panel

Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,360 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 8,419 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 3,783 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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LC53 LYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LC53 LYZ, 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 LC53 LYZ registered?

LC53 LYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is LC53 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC53 LYZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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