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LM03 FLB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,815 mi
Last recorded83,815 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 FLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2026 83,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts n/s and o/s

Fail 6 Aug 2025 83,422 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts n/s and o/s

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,938 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 82,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Arms All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 81,370 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 76,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,712 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 58,688 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

SRS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 42,206 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND HAVE SURFACE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2009 35,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,008 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,577 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 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

LM03 FLB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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