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EX53 SXP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 85,968 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 85,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,436 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,135 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 81,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 76,742 miles

Nearside Front beam pattern poor

n/s/f and o/s/f lover ball joint covers slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 73,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s Centre (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust

Slight play felt in both front wheels

Pass 8 Jun 2016 68,173 miles

handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jun 2015 67,555 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 67,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,093 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,838 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,437 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,464 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 53,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 44,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 33,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EX53 SXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX53 SXP, 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 EX53 SXP registered?

EX53 SXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EX53 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 SXP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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