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HX53 AAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,354 mi
Last recorded59,354 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 AAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 May 2012 59,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,511 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 49,377 miles

front brake discs wearing and lipped

front brake pads starting to wear

Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,600 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 316,000 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

small splits on all 4 tyre outer walls

strong advice both rear tyres on 2mm limit 1.6mm

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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HX53 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HX53 AAY, 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 HX53 AAY registered?

HX53 AAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HX53 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 AAY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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