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LY03 HWG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,496 mi
Last recorded115,496 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 115,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 115,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower shock ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 23 Nov 2024 114,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front lower shock absorber joint gaiter badly perished

Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2024 114,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside front lower shock absorber joint gaiter badly perished

Outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2024 114,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,371 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Oct 2023 111,367 miles

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

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

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2022 108,442 miles

Engine cover, under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Not yet worn to cords on inner edges. ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,951 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,744 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,793 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 89,341 miles

Central exhaust blow

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 83,326 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,727 miles

n/s front shock has slight weep

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Jan 2011 62,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,138 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,643 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,865 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 16 Jun 2006 23,167 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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LY03 HWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LY03 HWG, 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 LY03 HWG registered?

LY03 HWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 HWG shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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