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LEX 1X

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,776 mi
Last recorded30,776 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEX 1X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 30,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 30,572 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 12 Aug 2022 30,566 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,326 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,066 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2015 27,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,565 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 22,535 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,288 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,689 miles

Front discs pitted

Rear discs pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 15,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,781 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,717 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 10,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LEX 1X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LEX 1X, 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 LEX 1X registered?

LEX 1X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LEX 1X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEX 1X shows 20 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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