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LR03 CLV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,674 mi
Last recorded162,674 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2026 162,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid. no access from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 in every wheel missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working pump (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DRL out but car is pre 2018 so not required for mot

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

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

Offside Front fog light out but car is pre 2018 so not required for mot

Oil leak, but not excessive around radiator and power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. doesnt lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber boot on joint split (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) insecure high level / third level brake light (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,918 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 154,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 154,630 miles

Front Power steering component leaking radiator (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 136,819 miles

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

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

play in inner rack ends

Pass 16 Dec 2014 128,796 miles

front tyre treads getting low

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in both front lower ball joints on shock absorbers

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2014 128,796 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

boot won't open

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front yre tread gteting low 3/2mm

offside rear tyre close to legal limits 2/1.6mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front lower ball joints on shock absorbers

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

slight travel in foot operated hand brake

Pass 2 Dec 2013 121,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 116,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 105,583 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edge

Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,662 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f control arm bushes deteriorated.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,662 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f control arm bushes deteriorated.

Pass 5 May 2009 83,836 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 83,721 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2007 60,509 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 60,505 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LR03 CLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LR03 CLV, 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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LR03 CLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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