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LN03 FOK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,344 mi
Last recorded68,344 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,306 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,129 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front suspension leg gaiter deteriorated

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2013 63,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,712 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished & n/s/r tread worn very low inner edge

stone chips screen

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,734 miles

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

stone chips screen

wear, front & rear brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,733 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads wearing low inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,368 miles

both front tyre treads low inner edges

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

staining o/s/f shock absorber

Pass 10 Apr 2006 35,307 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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LN03 FOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN03 FOK, 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 LN03 FOK registered?

LN03 FOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LN03 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 FOK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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