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EN53 OAD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 97,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 93,148 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 90,517 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 86,728 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 83,491 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,995 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 73,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 73,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 62,419 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,417 miles

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

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 14 Aug 2013 59,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,458 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,398 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,604 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 OAD 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 91.3%.

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 OAD, 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

How do I check the history of EN53 OAD?

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What year was EN53 OAD registered?

EN53 OAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EN53 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OAD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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