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EN53 KZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Beige Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 53,269 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess and Rear (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 53,065 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower nsf and osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 53,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut tower nsf and osf (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,496 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,446 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,283 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,667 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 51,667 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,886 miles

both front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2015 49,851 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2014 46,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,276 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,737 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)

nearside rear tail lamp lens cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,230 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicle underbody plastic trim fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,342 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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EN53 KZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Beige with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN53 KZY, 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 EN53 KZY registered?

EN53 KZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for EN53 KZY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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