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LFZ 9612

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,386 mi
Last recorded106,386 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 9612
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 103,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,768 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 93,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot ball joint (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 87,010 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,022 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 84,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

cut in nsf tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,682 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 76,682 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 70,412 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,978 miles

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 Front 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 5 Mar 2009 42,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,006 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,182 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 7,888 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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LFZ 9612 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LFZ 9612, 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 LFZ 9612 registered?

LFZ 9612 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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