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LN03 HLM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,386 mi
Last recorded90,386 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 HLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,386 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,385 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nearside rear brake binding to exess (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 89,610 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 29 May 2019 89,596 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 89,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside door mirror glass is slightly deteriorated

some damage to nearside lower windscreen

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,351 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,857 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,074 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front lower ball not pressed into stub axle fully

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,145 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,015 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 64,015 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,532 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,355 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 HLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

LN03 HLM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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