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GK53 NBB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,107 mi
Last recorded81,107 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 81,107 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 81,107 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 61,913 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 61,913 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,352 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 52,347 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 52,329 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2019 52,269 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 52,261 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 49,771 miles

Gear box sump is damp/ leaking

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Signs of perishing nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 10 May 2017 48,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 46,472 miles

exhaust front baffles noisey

Pass 18 May 2015 44,002 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2014 41,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,351 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,106 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 36,106 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,679 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,679 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,327 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 25,649 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,317 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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GK53 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK53 NBB, 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 GK53 NBB registered?

GK53 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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