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LM03 FJP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

34,561 mi
Last recorded34,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 34,561 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 34,537 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 34,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 33,324 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 33,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,563 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 31,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,121 miles

engine covers fitted obstructing inspection

undertrays fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 28,622 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 27,457 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 26,059 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,569 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside front tyre waering on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 19,977 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 14,601 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 14,601 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 12,294 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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LM03 FJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LM03 FJP, 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 LM03 FJP registered?

LM03 FJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LM03 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 FJP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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