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Mercedes-Benz SL

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

LD03 LTTMOT history

LD03 LTT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 20 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

LD03 LTT black Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
87,855 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 LTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 LTT was last recorded at 87,855 miles on 14 May 2025, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,437 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,855 miles
  • 2024 – 86,437 miles
  • 2022 – 83,274 miles
  • 2021 – 78,274 miles
  • 2020 – 76,760 miles
  • 2019 – 71,502 miles
  • 2018 – 68,346 miles
  • 2017 – 65,667 miles
  • 2016 – 64,106 miles
  • 2015 – 61,158 miles
  • 2014 – 61,135 miles
  • 2013 – 59,226 miles
  • 2012 – 56,006 miles
  • 2011 – 53,181 miles
  • 2010 – 43,112 miles
  • 2009 – 37,469 miles
  • 2008 – 36,063 miles
  • 2007 – 33,712 miles
  • 2006 – 31,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,855 miles (+1,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    174540731219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass86,437 miles (+56)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,437 miles
    Test number
    435754768083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail86,381 miles (+3,107)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,381 miles
    Test number
    467653727261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter removed no emissions reading available
  4. Pass83,274 miles (+5,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,274 miles
    Test number
    176617946894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass78,274 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    945142345841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,760 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,760 miles
    Test number
    490897368815
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,502 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    986155901794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,346 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    835634572528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,667 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    649525686898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,106 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    942233939176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,158 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    525559975075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,135 miles (+1,909)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    929787524281
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass59,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,226 miles
    Test number
    556468113278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,224 miles (+3,218)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    395438413439
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass56,006 miles (+2,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    267942512242
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted
  16. Pass53,181 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    559272691158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,112 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    411198960034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,469 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    37,469 miles
    Test number
    720806299104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers whole underside & sills
  19. Fail37,466 miles (+1,403)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,466 miles
    Test number
    314245799172
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic covers whole underside & sills
  20. Pass36,063 miles (+2,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,063 miles
    Test number
    391487508292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass33,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    231326907230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,712 miles (+2,391)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    513217697179
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteN/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted
  23. Pass31,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    232753696159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 LTT

Does LD03 LTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD03 LTT expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD03 LTT?
The MOT on LD03 LTT expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD03 LTT done?
LD03 LTT was recorded at 87,855 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has LD03 LTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 LTT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 LTT 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 LD03 LTT find?
LD03 LTT passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside; front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play offside and nearside; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside.

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