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LSU 180

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,394 mi
Last recorded58,394 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 180
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 58,394 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,187 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 57,154 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,036 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,950 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 41,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,440 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 20 Dec 2011 35,372 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,067 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 23,273 miles

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

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

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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LSU 180 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LSU 180, 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

How do I check the history of LSU 180?

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What year was LSU 180 registered?

LSU 180 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LSU 180 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 180 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LSU 180 have outstanding finance?

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