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LK03 UWY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,671 mi
Last recorded127,671 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 127,671 miles

Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

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))

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

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 3 Aug 2021 121,282 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has minor split

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,585 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 111,990 miles

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

Gearbox mount has slight play

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

Offside Front Slight play in the inner tie rod

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,467 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 100,072 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 99,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,144 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,144 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,874 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 83,589 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,140 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,053 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,971 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 40,582 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,383 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,535 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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LK03 UWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 LK03 UWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK03 UWY registered?

LK03 UWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LK03 UWY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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