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LJ03 WFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 93,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 92,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,069 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 91,069 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 87,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,903 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,762 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 83,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,516 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 76,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,192 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 306,162 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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LJ03 WFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LJ03 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

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

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