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LN03 HHR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,586 mi
Last recorded76,586 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 76,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 75,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,489 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

Offside Rear wheel arch blistering

Pass 11 Mar 2016 74,238 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' /and offside lower (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 74,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CONTINENTAL CONTICONTACT 3. 285-35 ZR 18. 101Y (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' /and offside lower (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 71,279 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 45,903 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 45,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,716 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 HHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

LN03 HHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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