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LT03 NEY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,304 mi
Last recorded52,304 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 51,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 51,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,243 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 47,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 46,815 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,658 miles

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

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

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 40,023 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 40,022 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,155 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,763 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 17,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,515 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 15,515 miles

Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 14,330 miles

O/S WIPER POOR

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,464 miles

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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LT03 NEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT03 NEY, 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 LT03 NEY registered?

LT03 NEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LT03 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT03 NEY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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