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LX03 TOV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 40,239 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2022 40,200 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery warning system on

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,723 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,299 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

wipers judder on screen

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,947 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

low battery warning on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,511 miles

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

Nearside DOOR MIRROR GLASS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,267 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR GLASS

TYRE PRESSURE SYSTEM DEACTIVATED

Pass 1 Dec 2014 30,877 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 30,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 23,239 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 18,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 18,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,587 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 21 Feb 2011 14,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 13,566 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,131 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,656 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 8,407 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,401 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 TOV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LX03 TOV, 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 TOV registered?

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

Is LX03 TOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 TOV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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