CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM03 FDK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 80,141 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,425 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,425 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,800 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,008 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,200 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,547 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,378 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 39,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,828 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM03 FDK, 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

How do I check the history of LM03 FDK?

You can check the full history of LM03 FDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM03 FDK registered?

LM03 FDK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LM03 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FDK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM03 FDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM03 FDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.