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LCZ 303

1998 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,380 mi
Last recorded129,380 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl74,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCZ 303
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 129,380 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all just over wear bars and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,791 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all just over wear bars and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,737 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,374 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 125,958 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 125,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 124,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 123,592 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 122,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,569 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,588 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 113,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 105,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,710 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 84,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,238 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,525 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,102 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,507 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 27,357 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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LCZ 303 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 74,108 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 LCZ 303, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LCZ 303 registered?

LCZ 303 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is LCZ 303 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCZ 303 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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