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S8 LDM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,651 mi
Last recorded57,651 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 LDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 57,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 55,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 54,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge in outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 35,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,978 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,954 miles

under trays /engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 27,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,546 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,637 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2010 11,030 miles

long parkbrake pedal travle

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,826 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,819 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 6,371 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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S8 LDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S8 LDM, 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 S8 LDM registered?

S8 LDM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is S8 LDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 LDM shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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