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LR52 LWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 LWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,483 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 116,444 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 116,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,638 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 104,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 90,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,561 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 60,561 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 35,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 35,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 32,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,724 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,932 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,713 miles

small stone chip zone [b]

Pass 12 Dec 2009 27,795 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 26,203 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,395 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,159 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,306 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 19,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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LR52 LWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LR52 LWN, 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 LR52 LWN registered?

LR52 LWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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