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LY03 XUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,725 mi
Last recorded67,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,725 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,455 miles

advise slight weep from rear near side shock absorber and slight play from near side and off side front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2019 66,868 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 66,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 65,229 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 64,859 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,384 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 56,704 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,839 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 45,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 39,750 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 33,247 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,519 miles

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

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 XUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY03 XUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY03 XUC registered?

LY03 XUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is LY03 XUC safe to buy?

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