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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LB03 WDEMOT history

LB03 WDE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 22 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,386 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,386 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 WDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 WDE was last recorded at 116,386 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,679 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
707 miles
Average per year
4,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,386 miles
  • 2024 – 115,679 miles
  • 2023 – 105,602 miles
  • 2022 – 103,036 miles
  • 2021 – 101,130 miles
  • 2020 – 99,360 miles
  • 2019 – 96,785 miles
  • 2018 – 93,656 miles
  • 2017 – 89,647 miles
  • 2016 – 85,827 miles
  • 2015 – 81,749 miles
  • 2014 – 77,051 miles
  • 2013 – 73,123 miles
  • 2012 – 67,826 miles
  • 2011 – 63,139 miles
  • 2010 – 58,411 miles
  • 2009 – 53,365 miles
  • 2008 – 48,679 miles
  • 2007 – 48,231 miles
  • 2006 – 24,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,386 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,386 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,386 miles
    Test number
    181945116196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,679 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,679 miles
    Test number
    430580996569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,602 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    686593095715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,036 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    432823768388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass101,130 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    584553131696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    989524657504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,360 miles (+2,575)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    120250592660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,785 miles (+3,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    96,785 miles
    Test number
    386132548118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,656 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,656 miles
    Test number
    344649404598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail93,650 miles (+4,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,650 miles
    Test number
    268281424425
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,647 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,647 miles
    Test number
    986150662441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,827 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,827 miles
    Test number
    567451589828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,749 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    846440635055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    865862944088
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  15. Fail77,051 miles (+3,928)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    717825634069
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass73,123 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,123 miles
    Test number
    828053623067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,962 miles (+5,136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,962 miles
    Test number
    167197803002
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,826 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    606040012050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail67,825 miles (+4,686)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    179889602068
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass63,139 miles (+4,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    288931241093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,411 miles (+5,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    893859330019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass53,365 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    890192779011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,679 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    253552118413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,231 miles (+23,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    114895567316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    373333096108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 WDE

Does LB03 WDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 WDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 WDE?
The MOT on LB03 WDE is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 WDE done?
LB03 WDE was recorded at 116,386 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,711 miles a year.
Has LB03 WDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 WDE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on LB03 WDE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 WDE find?
LB03 WDE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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