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P44 LLY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,262 mi
Last recorded28,262 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 28,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 28,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 28,252 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 28,243 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 27,794 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides tyres cracking slightly on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 27,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,801 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 26,800 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,787 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Rear Tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,086 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 21,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,546 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre several long deep cuts in the inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,795 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,272 miles

both front tyres and the o/s/r wearing low on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 17 May 2011 17,338 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn thin on the inner edge

Pass 29 May 2010 16,576 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 15,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,454 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD AND SIDEWALL,ALSO HAVING A SMALL DEEP CUT IN THE TREAD

Pass 8 May 2007 11,641 miles

N/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION,INNER SIDEWALL WORN THIN AND HAS A NAIL IN THE VERY INNER EDGE OF THE TREAD.O/S/F TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

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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P44 LLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P44 LLY, 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 P44 LLY registered?

P44 LLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is P44 LLY safe to buy?

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