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LG53 OOA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,685 mi
Last recorded64,685 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 OOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 64,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 64,670 miles

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2025 64,625 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light hole in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discolored (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 64,271 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens is holed - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 5-6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured - not affecting view

Pass 30 May 2024 63,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens is holed - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass is slightly dis-coloured

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5-6mm

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror indicator lens is damaged/holed - not affecting lighting

Offside door mirror glass is dis-coloured - not affecting view

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges - rest of tread 5mm

Pass 24 May 2022 63,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2022 63,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (in hub ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly damaged

offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2021 61,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread star crack (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped and lightly grooved/scored - pads good, approx. 5-6mm thick

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

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged and holed - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 6mm

Offside door mirror glass dis-coloured - not affecting view

both front shock absorber lower ball joints slightly worn

both rear tyres wearing on very inner edges - rest of tread 5mm

engine oil leak - unable to see where from, under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,566 miles

Offside Wing mirror glass discolored

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 61,555 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Wing mirror glass discolored

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (ball joint in hub ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 59,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (ball joint in hub) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 57,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread star crack (6.3.1d)

Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked and holed - not affecting lighting

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly discoloured (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight film of oil on n/s of engine - possible leak or spillage

Pass 20 May 2016 55,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Nearside door mirror indicator lens holed - not affecting lighting

Offside door mirror glass starting to dis-colour

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

possible oil leak - small patch of oil on undertray

star crack to front registration plate - unlikely to be misread

Pass 2 Jun 2015 52,540 miles

outer lens on n/s door mirror indicator holed - not affecting lighting

Pass 22 May 2014 49,588 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 43,693 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,083 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,457 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 22,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,650 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,403 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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LG53 OOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LG53 OOA, 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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LG53 OOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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