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CP53 HGD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 99,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 97,139 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,438 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,620 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,858 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 75,992 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 75,952 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 71,517 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 71,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,009 miles

Advise - Both Front disc's worn.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 58,009 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Advise - Both Front disc's worn.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,502 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall but is within mot requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,624 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,128 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,487 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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CP53 HGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CP53 HGD, 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 CP53 HGD registered?

CP53 HGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is CP53 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 HGD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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