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LW52 COH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,353 mi
Last recorded65,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 65,353 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 64,665 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 13 Jul 2023 64,074 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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 63,941 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,540 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,711 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 62,665 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,595 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 60,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 57,606 miles

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2010 54,863 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 23 Apr 2009 48,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front/rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,347 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

front/rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2008 38,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 18,613 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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LW52 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LW52 COH, 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 LW52 COH registered?

LW52 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LW52 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 COH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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