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DA53 OLE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,935 mi
Last recorded61,935 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 61,935 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 56,685 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,063 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 56,061 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,289 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,970 miles

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

two rear tyres 3mm

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,215 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 51,213 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,094 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 44,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,665 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 39,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,552 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,719 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(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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DA53 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 OLE, 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 DA53 OLE registered?

DA53 OLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is DA53 OLE safe to buy?

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