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HN53 GXG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,287 mi
Last recorded104,287 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 99,666 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,120 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 92,120 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,304 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,583 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 80,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Offside front lower suspension arm gaiter slightly split but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Offside rear brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2017 74,230 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 26 Mar 2016 70,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,649 miles

srs warning lamp on

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,947 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)

srs lamp on

Pass 26 May 2010 51,353 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,535 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,671 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,376 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 21,187 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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HN53 GXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HN53 GXG, 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 HN53 GXG registered?

HN53 GXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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