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LD03 LTT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,855 mi
Last recorded87,855 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 LTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 87,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2024 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

catalytic converter removed no emissions reading available

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,274 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,274 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,760 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 71,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,346 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,158 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 61,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,226 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 59,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,006 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,469 miles

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

plastic covers whole underside & sills

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,466 miles

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

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

plastic covers whole underside & sills

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,063 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,712 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2006 31,321 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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LD03 LTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LTT, 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 LTT registered?

LD03 LTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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