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SR03 LNK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,366 mi
Last recorded85,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 LNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 85,338 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 84,941 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 83,850 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also sidewall scuffed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 83,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower mounting bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 80,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arm ball joint rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,028 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,805 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,997 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,309 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,334 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 50,850 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,636 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,752 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,516 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,243 miles

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

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

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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SR03 LNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SR03 LNK, 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 SR03 LNK registered?

SR03 LNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is SR03 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR03 LNK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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