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LO03 CXC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,547 mi
Last recorded44,547 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 40,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,656 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,489 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 35,487 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,872 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 27,847 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 23,014 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 23,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,444 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,132 miles

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

SRS light on indicating fault in airbag system

Fail 18 Apr 2012 19,132 miles

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

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

SRS light on indicating fault in airbag system

Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,925 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 10,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007

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 CXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO03 CXC, 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 CXC registered?

LO03 CXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is LO03 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO03 CXC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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