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LF53 OHK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

90,600 mi
Last recorded90,600 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 OHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 90,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 77,635 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,134 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,999 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,925 miles

advise off side rear tyre inner side wall damaged but still legal

advise some movement in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2015 50,366 miles

advise both rear tyres tread wearing lower in middle of tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 50,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

advise both rear tyres tread wearing lower in middle of tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 45,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,428 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,809 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 27 Aug 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,371 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 22,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LF53 OHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LF53 OHK, 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

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What year was LF53 OHK registered?

LF53 OHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LF53 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 OHK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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