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AD53 MUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,338 mi
Last recorded82,338 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 MUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 82,338 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 82,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,593 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 81,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,979 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,512 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,115 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,553 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,844 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 61,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,891 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,729 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,331 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,676 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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AD53 MUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 MUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 MUC?

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What year was AD53 MUC registered?

AD53 MUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is AD53 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 MUC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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