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T27 LUB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,500 mi
Last recorded104,500 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 104,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,069 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,145 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 76,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 55,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 43,730 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,827 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 34,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 26,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 19,748 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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T27 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T27 LUB, 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 T27 LUB registered?

T27 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is T27 LUB safe to buy?

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