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RL03 LSX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,040 mi
Last recorded34,040 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2006 34,040 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 33,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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RL03 LSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RL03 LSX, 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

How do I check the history of RL03 LSX?

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What year was RL03 LSX registered?

RL03 LSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is RL03 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 LSX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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