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LS03 XWT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 58,616 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 58,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 57,688 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 57,676 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 57,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 57,357 miles

Central exhaust baffles loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,616 miles

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn.

Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,614 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot release handle faulty.

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,093 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,093 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,267 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 53,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 51,351 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2013 46,079 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,079 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,776 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 33,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2006

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 XWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS03 XWT, 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 LS03 XWT registered?

LS03 XWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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