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HK53 LCW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,927 miles

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 27 Apr 2024 119,307 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 119,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,979 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 111,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,483 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 101,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 95,544 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,585 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 82,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,387 miles

rear tyres wearing low approx 3mmleft

Pass 6 Nov 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,909 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,308 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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HK53 LCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HK53 LCW, 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 HK53 LCW registered?

HK53 LCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is HK53 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 LCW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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