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LD03 HXB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,931 mi
Last recorded71,931 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 HXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,931 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 68,677 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front heavily corroded on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,346 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,142 miles

Rear brakes binding

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread slightly cracked

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

floor covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre tread slightly cracked

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

floor covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear tyre tread cut but no cord exposed

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

sideskirts fitted preventing access to testable items

under trays fitted preventing access to testable items

Fail 15 Jul 2016 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail bottom balljoint (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but no cord exposed

Nearside Rear tyre tread has a cut but no cord exposed

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

sideskirts fitted preventing access to testable items

undertrays fitted preventing access to testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,408 miles

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

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

eml light on dash

front brake disc sufaces corroded

rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml light on dash

front brake disc sufaces corroded

rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,556 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 58,556 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,587 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Offside front mirror slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,842 miles

both front brake discs worn unevenly.

drivers door mirror in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,701 miles

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

both front brake discs worn unevenly.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 29,576 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/front tyre close to legal limit. †o/s/rear tyre is on minimum legal limit, and should be replaced ASAP!!

Pass 25 Jul 2006 26,103 miles

Advice † o/s/r tyre worn close to limit †

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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LD03 HXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LD03 HXB, 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 LD03 HXB registered?

LD03 HXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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