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LE03 FLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,360 mi
Last recorded80,360 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 FLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 80,360 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 8 Apr 2025 79,469 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 16 Apr 2024 77,995 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 75,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,937 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 75,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,230 miles

both rear tyres close too legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 May 2013 59,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 55,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,443 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,865 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,605 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 40,605 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 32,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside rear tyre nailed and low on tread

advise offside front tyre low on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2008 32,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs

advise nearside rear tyre nailed and low on tread

advise offside front tyre low on inner edge

advise offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,554 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,669 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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LE03 FLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LE03 FLY, 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 LE03 FLY registered?

LE03 FLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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