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FH53 AHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,304 mi
Last recorded29,304 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 AHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 29,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 28,360 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,161 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 27,624 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,546 miles

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

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

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Jun 2018 25,867 miles

Front n/s & o/s tyres running off inner edge

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,134 miles

advise engine bay covers & under trays/covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,369 miles

advise engine bay covers & under trays / covers fitted unable to fully inspect

advise front tyres running off inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front tyres slightly running off inner egdes

Pass 14 Jul 2014 22,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 18,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 16,171 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,168 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 11,117 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

lack of damping effect on rear suspension, possibly due to ABC fluid leak

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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FH53 AHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FH53 AHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 AHO registered?

FH53 AHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FH53 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 AHO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH53 AHO have outstanding finance?

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