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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LM03 RZZMOT history

LM03 RZZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 15 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LM03 RZZ blue Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Sl, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,336 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 RZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 RZZ was last recorded at 114,336 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,404 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
4,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,336 miles
  • 2025 – 111,404 miles
  • 2024 – 107,908 miles
  • 2022 – 106,102 miles
  • 2021 – 102,770 miles
  • 2020 – 97,491 miles
  • 2019 – 85,076 miles
  • 2018 – 73,834 miles
  • 2017 – 65,700 miles
  • 2016 – 62,042 miles
  • 2015 – 57,241 miles
  • 2014 – 53,963 miles
  • 2013 – 50,515 miles
  • 2012 – 44,768 miles
  • 2011 – 40,329 miles
  • 2010 – 37,213 miles
  • 2009 – 33,886 miles
  • 2008 – 29,046 miles
  • 2007 – 23,112 miles
  • 2006 – 17,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,336 miles (+2,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,336 miles
    Test number
    955756660874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass111,404 miles (+3,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,404 miles
    Test number
    726246426735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass107,908 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,908 miles
    Test number
    579989705300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,102 miles (+3,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,102 miles
    Test number
    280070975293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,770 miles (+5,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    764307516696
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,491 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,491 miles
    Test number
    827793192781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,456 miles (+12,380)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    296861143079
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass85,076 miles (+11,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,076 miles
    Test number
    432317234425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,834 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    841039591460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    764364062082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail65,700 miles (+3,658)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    826275623236
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass62,042 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,042 miles
    Test number
    625003046833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,241 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    205080775477
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass53,963 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,963 miles
    Test number
    676402934199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass50,515 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,515 miles
    Test number
    246119923469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,768 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    566444872112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail44,748 miles (+4,419)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,748 miles
    Test number
    687837662133
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass40,329 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,329 miles
    Test number
    467929331109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,213 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,213 miles
    Test number
    272340740454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,886 miles
    Test number
    490449349129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,883 miles (+4,837)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    592019149198
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass29,046 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,046 miles
    Test number
    471461448199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,112 miles (+5,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    951773147192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,504 miles
    Test number
    512953856163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 RZZ

Does LM03 RZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 RZZ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM03 RZZ?
The MOT on LM03 RZZ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM03 RZZ done?
LM03 RZZ was recorded at 114,336 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
Has LM03 RZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 RZZ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LM03 RZZ 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 LM03 RZZ find?
LM03 RZZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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