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LN03 HKD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,625 mi
Last recorded43,625 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 43,625 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 32,614 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 30,017 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,670 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 29,184 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2.5mm+ bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s/f & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

could not fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,717 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jun 2016 26,031 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shelds

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,157 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,254 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,246 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 19,339 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,063 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine, sill covers and full undershields fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,017 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)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 12,141 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 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HKD, 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 HKD registered?

LN03 HKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LN03 HKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 HKD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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