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LV03 NEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,820 mi
Last recorded63,820 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 NEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 63,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged has been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged has been repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (1.7.5a)

front inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,335 miles

front discs wearing thin

tail pipe extensions not welded on all around

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,430 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 36,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 29,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2007 22,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 18,874 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 18,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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LV03 NEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV03 NEJ, 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 LV03 NEJ registered?

LV03 NEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is LV03 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 NEJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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