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LN03 HFT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,821 mi
Last recorded60,821 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,821 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 60,821 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 60,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 60,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 60,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 55,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 55,998 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,583 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 49,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,247 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 43,577 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,728 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,728 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 31,537 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 31,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

offside front tyre wearing on the inside.

Pass 13 May 2013 29,244 miles

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

both front tyres showing wear on inn er edges

osf tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

osr tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 27,182 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,224 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 21,217 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 15,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,754 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 14,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,335 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 HFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

LN03 HFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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