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LJ03 NYY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 105,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,167 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,004 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,004 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,206 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 57,834 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 57,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,354 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,517 miles

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

underbody covered with plastic trim

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,567 miles

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

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

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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LJ03 NYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LJ03 NYY, 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 LJ03 NYY registered?

LJ03 NYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 NYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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