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LM03 YEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,571 mi
Last recorded65,571 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 65,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 62,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 62,927 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Internal oil filled gone dark (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 59,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pads starting to get low

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 55,286 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,855 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,321 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,761 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,359 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 39,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,038 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 31,955 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,941 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 21,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 12,228 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 YEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

LM03 YEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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