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LE03 TGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,345 mi
Last recorded55,345 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2018 55,345 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2017 55,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ball joint. (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ball joint. (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,670 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,792 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,712 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,574 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,503 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 27,497 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 21,791 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 11,619 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 8,029 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 TGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

LE03 TGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LE03 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 TGZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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