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KO53 ENF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,938 mi
Last recorded56,938 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 56,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak unable to see where from as under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,387 miles

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,917 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear strut covers splitting

Fail 30 Aug 2024 52,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

rear strut covers splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

o/s/f and both rear shock absorber bellows splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,405 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension units covers splitting

Pass 18 Aug 2021 49,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside parking brake lazy

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front strut covers splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,454 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake lazy

all tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 42,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brakes fluctuating

Fail 10 Aug 2016 41,149 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brakes fluctuating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 39,690 miles

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 11 Aug 2014 36,343 miles

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,718 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s parking brake lazy

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,411 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,272 miles

Centre stop lamp fixing requires attention.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 16,249 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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KO53 ENF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KO53 ENF, 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 KO53 ENF registered?

KO53 ENF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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