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EA53 VCM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 VCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 87,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 87,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 85,243 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 74,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 71,702 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,760 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 65,487 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,381 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,449 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2010 39,108 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,907 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 20,907 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EA53 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EA53 VCM, 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 EA53 VCM registered?

EA53 VCM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is EA53 VCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 VCM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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