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LL03 FJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 84,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 84,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,954 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jul 2019 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

t.p.m.s light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 77,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 76,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,362 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 73,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,174 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 72,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 72,116 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

advise tpms light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,133 miles

airbag light on

Pass 11 Jun 2011 67,392 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 64,530 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 64,476 miles

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

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

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

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

srs light on

Pass 26 May 2009 60,569 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 60,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 56,514 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 56,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,617 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,672 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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LL03 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LL03 FJJ, 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 LL03 FJJ registered?

LL03 FJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is LL03 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 FJJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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