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EN53 OFH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

44,018 mi
Last recorded44,018 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 44,018 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 41,871 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 41,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,462 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 39,763 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 39,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 39,116 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,630 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,011 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,422 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,448 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,042 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Note n/s front tyre edge worn & sidewall condition

Note n/s rear tyre edges worn

Note o/s rear tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Aug 2010 28,042 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Note n/s front tyre edge worn & sidewall condition

Note n/s rear tyre edges worn

Note o/s rear tyre edges worn

Pass 11 May 2010 27,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 22,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 16,890 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 11,718 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 OFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 OFH, 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 EN53 OFH registered?

EN53 OFH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is EN53 OFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OFH 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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