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BD53 TBU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,106 mi
Last recorded149,106 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,106 miles

headlamps have a reduced output

offside rear parking brake has a slightly low effort

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Nov 2021 144,029 miles

engine cover fitted

under tays fitted

Fail 28 May 2021 143,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2020 140,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint cotten real (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner slight cut

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 126,401 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' strip (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 120,450 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on in side edge. (4.1.E.1)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,288 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom of shock. (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both n/s & o/s (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on in side edge. (4.1.E.1)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,111 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,172 miles

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

front tyres bold on edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,382 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 49,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,538 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,465 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,442 miles

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

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

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

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 TBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBU, 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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BD53 TBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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