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LF03 VTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,304 mi
Last recorded54,304 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,304 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,500 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,184 miles

some vertical play at near side front wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2021 48,119 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 36,945 miles

off side front tyre inner and outer edges worn

rear brake discs rusting

rear tyres worn down to legal limits and need replacing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,052 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 33,978 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,938 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 23,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 19,142 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 19,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 10,618 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 10,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 7,624 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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LF03 VTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LF03 VTK, 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 LF03 VTK registered?

LF03 VTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is LF03 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 VTK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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