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CE53 EPN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

33,481 mi
Last recorded33,481 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 33,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 32,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,713 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,460 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 31,318 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 30,167 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,873 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 27,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 23,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 22,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 20,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,785 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 19,785 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 17,643 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,643 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,569 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 14,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,730 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 10,730 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,592 miles

both rear tyres almost through to cords inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,422 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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CE53 EPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE53 EPN, 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 CE53 EPN registered?

CE53 EPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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