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LO03 CHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,668 mi
Last recorded49,668 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 49,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 49,539 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 49,385 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 49,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 47,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,389 miles

o/s/f shock absorber leaking to limit at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2018 47,363 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 45,817 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,985 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 34,595 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,541 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,195 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,745 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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LO03 CHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CHV, 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

How do I check the history of LO03 CHV?

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What year was LO03 CHV registered?

LO03 CHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is LO03 CHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 CHV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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