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LIG 8300

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

158,828 mi
Last recorded158,828 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 8300
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 158,828 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 158,828 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 156,277 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 153,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,496 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 130,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,145 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 125,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,327 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 121,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,142 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 116,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,518 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 27 Sep 2014 108,200 miles

ABC suspension light on

Engine undertray damaged

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

NS headlight has reduced light output

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)

Oil weep

Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,142 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant level low

Engine undertray damaged

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

NS headlight has reduced light output

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil weep

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,166 miles

Cut to inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small chips windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,166 miles

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

Cut to inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Small chips windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 74,076 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,835 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front torque arm ball joint boot split.

srs light staying on.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,531 miles

offside front torque arm ball joint boot split

offside rear lower arm has slight play to bush.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,053 miles

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

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

offside front tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 39,053 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

offside front tyre down to 2mm tread depth.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,471 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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LIG 8300 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LIG 8300, 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 LIG 8300 registered?

LIG 8300 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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