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GX53 DME

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,677 mi
Last recorded47,677 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,677 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,048 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,030 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,500 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 37,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,125 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear suspension slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 35,125 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear suspension slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid resevoir over filled

offside rear tyre minor cracks

Fail 19 Feb 2014 31,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid resevoir over filled

offside rear tyre minor cracks

rear mud guard flaps insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,451 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 23,372 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,054 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,505 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,111 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,531 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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GX53 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX53 DME, 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 GX53 DME registered?

GX53 DME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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