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LO03 CHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,772 mi
Last recorded124,772 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Front to back (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 115,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 109,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside front suspension component/pipe damp.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front under tray damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 107,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 102,411 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 96,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 91,294 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 85,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 79,460 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,418 miles

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

both front forward facing arms have split ball joint boots

Pass 18 May 2010 67,036 miles

Front brakes wearing thin

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear number plate faded

Pass 20 May 2009 58,946 miles

ns and osf forward facing arm ball joint boots split

Pass 21 May 2008 47,869 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 47,869 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 38,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 29,512 miles

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

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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LO03 CHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LO03 CHL, 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 LO03 CHL registered?

LO03 CHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LO03 CHL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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