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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LM03 YELMOT history

LM03 YEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 65,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

LM03 YEL silver Mercedes-Benz Sl – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2025
Mileage
65,571 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM03 YEL
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
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM03 YEL was last recorded at 65,571 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,927 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
2,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,571 miles
  • 2023 – 62,927 miles
  • 2022 – 59,474 miles
  • 2021 – 56,729 miles
  • 2020 – 55,286 miles
  • 2019 – 53,855 miles
  • 2018 – 52,321 miles
  • 2017 – 50,761 miles
  • 2016 – 50,359 miles
  • 2015 – 42,123 miles
  • 2014 – 39,500 miles
  • 2012 – 32,038 miles
  • 2010 – 24,941 miles
  • 2009 – 21,733 miles
  • 2008 – 18,021 miles
  • 2006 – 12,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,571 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,571 miles (+2,644)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    837645833090
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    274119580069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,927 miles (+3,453)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    190498034596
    • MajorObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Internal oil filled gone dark (3.3 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass59,474 miles (+2,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    114065798704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads starting to get low
  5. Pass56,729 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,729 miles
    Test number
    991701521269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Arch area (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass55,286 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    982169861293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,855 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,855 miles
    Test number
    155753585811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,321 miles (+1,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    804550977186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view
  9. Pass50,761 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    739007183798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Fail50,760 miles (+401)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    741066962728
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass50,359 miles (+8,236)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    906396342031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,123 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,123 miles
    Test number
    280239722603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,500 miles (+7,462)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,500 miles
    Test number
    376672694145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass32,038 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,038 miles
    Test number
    506062322217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,955 miles (+7,014)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,955 miles
    Test number
    897386712296
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass24,941 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,941 miles
    Test number
    691742430262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,733 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,733 miles
    Test number
    184153069133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,021 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,021 miles
    Test number
    753095908165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass12,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    12,228 miles
    Test number
    661143436297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM03 YEL

Does LM03 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM03 YEL expired on 18 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM03 YEL?
The MOT on LM03 YEL expired on 18 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM03 YEL done?
LM03 YEL was recorded at 65,571 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 2,995 miles a year.
Has LM03 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM03 YEL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM03 YEL 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 YEL find?
LM03 YEL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, and 1 more.

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