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LS03 OBM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 69,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,536 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,638 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 66,857 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2021 66,855 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,289 miles

Front tyres uneven wear, worn off inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,306 miles

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

Offside & Nearside front tyres uneven wear, worn off inner edges

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

Pass 20 May 2015 61,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,215 miles

Front tyres uneven wear , treads worn off inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,048 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

bottom ball joints have slight play

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,415 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Fail 18 Apr 2008 36,379 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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LS03 OBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS03 OBM, 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

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What year was LS03 OBM registered?

LS03 OBM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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