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RL03 LWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 52,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 52,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 52,079 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY AT REAR HUBS O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,038 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,149 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 48,149 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,059 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,020 miles

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

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

lower covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 42,171 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,517 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 40,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,115 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 36,112 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 34,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,613 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,407 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake travels

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,788 miles

nearside front tyre kerb damage

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres bald on inner edges. no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,741 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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RL03 LWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RL03 LWR, 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 RL03 LWR registered?

RL03 LWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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