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AK53 MXV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,699 mi
Last recorded56,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 MXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2025 56,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play suspension unit lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 55,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 54,491 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,512 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 47,549 miles

Front both brake discs slightly corroded inner faces

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,459 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.8mm

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,434 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,701 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 25 Jun 2013 36,579 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,434 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,367 miles

Advise hole in right repeator lamp lens (no white light).

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,718 miles

undertray damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,430 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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AK53 MXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 AK53 MXV, 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.

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What year was AK53 MXV registered?

AK53 MXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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