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LN03 FPV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

77,183 mi
Last recorded77,183 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,183 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2023 76,512 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,927 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,463 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play in both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 67,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 65,881 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 60,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 55,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,819 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,185 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 47,246 miles

All four tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,246 miles

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

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

All four tyres worn on the inner edges.

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,742 miles

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

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

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

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 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 LN03 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

LN03 FPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 FPV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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