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FP53 VOK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 99,693 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front suspension gaiter split

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front suspension gaiter split

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 93,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,505 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 83,240 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 74,269 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ball joint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush ball joint (2.7.4)

n/s/rear + o/s/front tyres have a cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 3 May 2017 68,582 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2016 64,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,946 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,920 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,220 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 56,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,950 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,930 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VOK, 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 VOK registered?

FP53 VOK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is FP53 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VOK shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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