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LN03 ZGX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,557 mi
Last recorded38,557 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 38,557 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 38,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 37,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,587 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 36,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,056 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 33,500 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 31,790 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,579 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 26,837 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 26,837 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,431 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 25,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 23,529 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 22,056 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 16,068 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,857 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 ZGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 ZGX registered?

LN03 ZGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is LN03 ZGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 ZGX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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