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LY02 LNE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

46,239 mi
Last recorded46,239 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 LNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,239 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,805 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,233 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 43,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,753 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 41,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 40,251 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,824 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 37,367 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,146 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 35,809 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking on the outer wall

Nearside front tyre cracking and has inner wear

Offside front tyre cracking on the inner and outer wall

Pass 14 Aug 2014 33,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,699 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,698 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 25,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,050 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,336 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,582 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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LY02 LNE 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 95.5%.

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 LY02 LNE, 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 LY02 LNE registered?

LY02 LNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LY02 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 LNE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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