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FJ53 ZTC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 ZTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 92,943 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 91,491 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 90,829 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,774 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,418 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber leaking

Rear Park brake worn

Pass 2 Feb 2015 82,074 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,373 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f upper ball joint has slight play/worn

n/s/r shock has a misting of oil

o/s/f shock has a misting of oil

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,940 miles

front brakes slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 64,105 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 64,105 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre small deep cut in inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,563 miles

FLUID LEAK FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER,JUST PASSING

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,806 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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FJ53 ZTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FJ53 ZTC, 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 FJ53 ZTC registered?

FJ53 ZTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FJ53 ZTC safe to buy?

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