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LT03 WHV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 WHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 107,790 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 107,785 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 107,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 107,730 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))

Pass 11 May 2023 107,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 106,741 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 May 2021 104,733 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 102,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,428 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,708 miles

engine & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,692 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,879 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 72,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,640 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 67,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,132 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,502 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,678 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 12 Jul 2007 34,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,712 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 WHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

LT03 WHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 WHV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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