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LE03 NXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,361 mi
Last recorded97,361 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,361 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 96,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,160 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 80,271 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,271 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 60,579 miles

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

Nearside front thrust arm balljoint cover split

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

Offside front thrust arm ball joint cover split

Pass 27 May 2009 53,357 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,536 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,468 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 35,468 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LE03 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

LE03 NXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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