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HD53 EFG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,154 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,879 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 101,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush of the very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,188 miles

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

Central Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play the one pressed into the hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front bush of the very front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 98,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,706 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 93,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 93,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 86,516 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 80,867 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2018 80,867 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 76,145 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 76,143 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,225 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,225 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake sticking on (3.5.1k)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,262 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)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to wear indicators

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake disc intermittently touching backplate.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,205 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,368 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 61,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 47,926 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,991 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 37,991 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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HD53 EFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HD53 EFG, 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 HD53 EFG registered?

HD53 EFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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