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AO53 UCR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,601 mi
Last recorded62,601 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 62,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 57,025 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,544 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 54,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 52,608 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 50,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,116 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,818 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,837 miles

all tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2009 26,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,204 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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AO53 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AO53 UCR, 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 AO53 UCR registered?

AO53 UCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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