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FE53 OCN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,518 mi
Last recorded120,518 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 120,518 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 114,511 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 114,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 113,514 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 112,172 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 112,172 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 110,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,086 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt swival (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,848 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,457 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish.

engine covers & under trays fitted.

screen chipped.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,165 miles

engine covers & under trays fittted.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 88,933 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,965 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,620 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,365 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front ball pin shank slight free play

Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,904 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,906 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 49,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,484 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,484 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,854 miles

small screw in right hand rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,658 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FE53 OCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE53 OCN, 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 FE53 OCN registered?

FE53 OCN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OCN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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