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LE03 ODR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 ODR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 91,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 91,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 91,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,132 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 90,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,859 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 89,859 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,626 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,626 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,288 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,195 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated "Both" (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 85,955 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)

top & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 85,950 miles

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

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)

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

top & under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 84,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,333 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 71,546 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 17 Aug 2011 63,682 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,337 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 28 Apr 2008 35,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,195 miles

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 ODR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 ODR, 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 ODR registered?

LE03 ODR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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