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GU53 OAL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,179 mi
Last recorded70,179 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 OAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 70,179 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2026 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust gaiter perished

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 67,288 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,901 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt aluminum arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + Very low 285/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 15 Dec 2018 64,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play formost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 13 Dec 2017 63,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front b/joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres wearing inner edges and tread slightly uneven

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads uneven inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,639 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads uneven inner edges

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 59,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

srs light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,889 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 51,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,771 miles

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

n/s front tyre cuts in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s front tyre getting low

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,996 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 30,825 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall.

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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GU53 OAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GU53 OAL, 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 GU53 OAL registered?

GU53 OAL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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