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FP53 BZO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 BZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 52,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 52,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 48,533 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 45,075 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,759 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded / slight fluctuation on brake test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 40,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 24,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 19,170 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 19,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,908 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 6,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 4,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 4,547 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 4,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,220 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 3,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 3,796 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,374 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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FP53 BZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FP53 BZO, 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 FP53 BZO registered?

FP53 BZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is FP53 BZO safe to buy?

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