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HF53 ADV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

17,402 mi
Last recorded17,402 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,402 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 17,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 16,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 16,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 15,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 14,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 13,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 13,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 15 May 2014 10,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 10,646 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 10,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,961 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 8,732 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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HF53 ADV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HF53 ADV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF53 ADV?

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What year was HF53 ADV registered?

HF53 ADV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HF53 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 ADV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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