CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA53 JSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 JSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,005 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and Offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,338 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

power steering pipe damp

Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake is binding on slightly

both headlamp beam patterns are poor

Pass 2 Jun 2020 82,621 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror frosty glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 80,376 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 73,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2016 69,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f lower arms inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,416 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 48,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,092 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,869 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 33,060 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,395 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA53 JSY 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 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 CA53 JSY, 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

How do I check the history of CA53 JSY?

You can check the full history of CA53 JSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA53 JSY registered?

CA53 JSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CA53 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA53 JSY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA53 JSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA53 JSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.