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EN53 UOH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 UOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,079 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 101,067 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wing (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,841 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 26 Apr 2018 90,675 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 90,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 77,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,949 miles

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

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

Very Slight movement in both front wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,029 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2011 52,199 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,935 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,634 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,956 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 28,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,059 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 22,986 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall poor condition

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 UOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

EN53 UOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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