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AV53 MXY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,069 mi
Last recorded123,069 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,069 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,746 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component damp

Rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 118,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damp

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 116,763 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2. mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 113,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both outer fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2015 110,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 106,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 104,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs corrode on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 102,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,883 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,751 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,148 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged,

Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,386 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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AV53 MXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV53 MXY, 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 AV53 MXY registered?

AV53 MXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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