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BF53 BHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 72,402 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 62,299 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 60,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 59,191 miles

rear boot lead shock asorbers slight spung

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,809 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shocker ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shocker ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,183 miles

covers trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,182 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

covers trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,009 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,982 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 27,523 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,915 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,163 miles

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

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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BF53 BHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF53 BHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 BHO registered?

BF53 BHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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