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LX03 TNV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,350 mi
Last recorded54,350 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 54,350 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

engine malfunction light on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,939 miles

rattle from front part of exhaulst

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 45,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 45,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 39,838 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 14 Aug 2015 36,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,412 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

cut in outer wall of offside front tyre, not to cords

Fail 15 Aug 2014 32,409 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

cut in outer wall of offside front tyre, not to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 28,551 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 19,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on outer edge's

Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,654 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 10,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 9,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,252 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,155 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 TNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX03 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

LX03 TNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LX03 TNV safe to buy?

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