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SL03 LYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,187 mi
Last recorded101,187 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,187 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 101,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,862 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 92,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting no excessive movement noticed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting no excessive movement noticed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 83,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush splitting no excessive movement noticed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade slightly split still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split no excessive movement noticed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,406 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 55,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,375 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,711 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,696 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint joint on lower air suspension unit (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 47,007 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,602 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 45,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 43,091 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,916 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,101 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,088 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 21,088 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SL03 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL03 LYN, 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 SL03 LYN registered?

SL03 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is SL03 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL03 LYN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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