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LL03 NHT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,562 mi
Last recorded35,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 NHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 33,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 32,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 30,398 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 30,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 29,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 29,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,512 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f and n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 28,512 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f and n/s/f (2.5.B.1a)

battery warning light on.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,827 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,994 miles

ESP Light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,617 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 NHT 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 85%.

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 LL03 NHT, 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 LL03 NHT registered?

LL03 NHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LL03 NHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 NHT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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