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LN03 UCV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,053 mi
Last recorded65,053 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 65,053 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 60,324 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 60,309 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,893 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2020 59,893 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2019 59,211 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Rear Tyres perishing with age

Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,817 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 47,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,058 miles

o/s/r suspension gaiter split.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 41,057 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r suspension gaiter split.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,178 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 34,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,434 miles

1. Transmission fluid leak. 2. N/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 7,299 miles

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

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 UCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

LN03 UCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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