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EN53 OPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,851 mi
Last recorded90,851 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,851 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 88,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,860 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,860 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 80,919 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on tread (inner shoulder)

nearside and offside rear tyres slight perishing in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 62,928 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,873 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 62,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,770 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,094 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 OPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

EN53 OPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 December 2003.

Is EN53 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OPJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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