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2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,367 mi
Last recorded35,367 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 LF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 35,367 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 32,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 28,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 27,472 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 24,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,211 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight damage/cuts to outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,044 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,917 miles

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 17,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,191 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 10,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 10,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 8,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 6,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,884 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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30 LF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 30 LF, 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 30 LF registered?

30 LF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is 30 LF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 LF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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