MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres worn low screw in nearside rear
front and rear brake pads worn low
play in steering rack inner joints
rear brake hoses perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
body covers fitted
front tyres low on tread
poor beam image to headlamps
rear tyres getting low on tread
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bearing bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f and o/s/f windows have been tinted
unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
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LF53 SXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 SXL, 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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How do I check the history of LF53 SXL?
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What year was LF53 SXL registered?
LF53 SXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is LF53 SXL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LF53 SXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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