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LY03 HWS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,697 mi
Last recorded53,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 53,697 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 53,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 53,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,357 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 49,088 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 45,502 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise near side indicator repeater lense damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,596 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge worn to excess

nearside front tyre inner edge worn to excess

Fail 14 Aug 2015 42,560 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 tyre inner edge worn to excess

nearside front tyre inner edge worn to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,091 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s front tyre on ligal limit on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 35,733 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,698 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

all tyres worn unevenly (255/45 17)

Fail 25 May 2010 26,736 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

all tyres worn unevenly (255/45 17)

Pass 29 May 2009 24,316 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 May 2008 21,064 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 17,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 10,231 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 HWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

LY03 HWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is LY03 HWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 HWS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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