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BD53 CXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 81,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 78,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 76,633 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,633 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 May 2021 75,446 miles

Front both sides no visual on brake pads Check at next services with wheels off

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 75,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both sides no visual on brake pads Check at next services with wheels off

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,023 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,738 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 68,806 miles

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

maximum wear /lift in nearside lower suspension joint

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,656 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 15 Oct 2012 50,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 44,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs worn /scored

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,477 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,860 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre have slight cracks in walls

Pass 26 Jul 2008 19,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,389 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2006 16,377 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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BD53 CXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD53 CXW, 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 BD53 CXW registered?

BD53 CXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 CXW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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