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LK03 SXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 SXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 71,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,259 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 67,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 64,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,286 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 64,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,040 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,651 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 62,435 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 61,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,848 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 59,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 57,253 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,374 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 54,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,477 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,118 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,962 miles

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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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LK03 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK03 SXZ, 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 LK03 SXZ registered?

LK03 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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