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HD53 EGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,332 mi
Last recorded58,332 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Worn towards the upper limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 55,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 52,725 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,052 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Outer Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 52,052 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 52,052 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,113 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. very close to legal limit on n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,076 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,022 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 46,022 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,462 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,639 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,892 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 31,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 25,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,328 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 19,328 miles

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

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

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

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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HD53 EGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HD53 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

HD53 EGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is HD53 EGZ safe to buy?

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