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GU53 WMD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,497 mi
Last recorded77,497 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 77,497 miles

Nearside and offside rear suspension pipes corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2026 77,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside and offside rear suspension pipes corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Loud noise (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 74,188 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,233 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 71,233 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,420 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,417 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 69,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 67,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,769 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,797 miles

Front Tyres starting to block on inner egde

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Number plate light lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,581 miles

advise ns and os front tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2014 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

advise ns and os front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,934 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

offside front tyre cracking around sidewall/tread but not deep enough to expose ply cords.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,879 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 43,879 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 22,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,689 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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GU53 WMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

GU53 WMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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