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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration LS03OBM
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3724cc
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- Expired 13 Feb 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 69,999 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026 7 Jun 20262 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,148 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,536 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2024 7 Jun 20269 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,638 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 66,857 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both sides (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,160 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,289 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres uneven wear, worn off inner edges
27 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 7 Jun 202627 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,306 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside & Nearside front tyres uneven wear, worn off inner edges
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,715 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2016 7 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,215 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,904 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 7 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,204 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 7 Jun 202613 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,048 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 7 Jun 202627 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,354 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,004 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2010 7 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,415 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 36,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,955 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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LS03OBM was registered on 2003-05-16
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