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T55 LFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

25,439 mi
Last recorded25,439 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 LFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 25,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 22,714 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 22,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 21,379 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 20,684 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 20,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,135 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 18,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,575 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 17,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 15,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,515 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,161 miles

slight damage to rim saver on off side rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2007 6,115 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,110 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 6,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 6,016 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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T55 LFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 T55 LFC, 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 T55 LFC registered?

T55 LFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is T55 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T55 LFC shows 25 tests with a 96% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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