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LX03 GHA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,490 mi
Last recorded65,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 GHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 65,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 64,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40 zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front shock absorbers lower bushes (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 2.0mm centre 285/40 zr18 101y (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,324 miles

Nearside Front small cut in outer wall: NOT through to cords.

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

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's; obscuring view of sill area condition.

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine cover's; obscuring tester's view of some components.

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cut in near-side front outer tyre wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring tester's view of sill area condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle fitted with plastic sill cover's, obscuring view of sill area.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,903 miles

Passenger seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,831 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)

Passenger seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,592 miles

Inner surfaces of both front brake discs worn.

Near-side front seat belt slow to retract.

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 26 Jul 2011 36,114 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)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 31,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 31,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,479 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,197 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ONLY JUST PASSING,TREADS WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT.N/S/F ALSO LOW AT 3.5mm

Pass 4 May 2006 7,607 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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LX03 GHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LX03 GHA, 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 LX03 GHA registered?

LX03 GHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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