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LD03 UGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,481 mi
Last recorded67,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 UGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 67,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 67,294 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,297 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,454 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,490 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 48,490 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 48,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,511 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,427 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,697 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,508 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 18,836 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 18,836 miles

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

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

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 UGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD03 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

LD03 UGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is LD03 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD03 UGX shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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