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LH53 AHN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,910 mi
Last recorded37,910 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH53 AHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 37,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 37,324 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 37,324 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 35,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 33,769 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Screen coated with residue (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2016 33,329 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 31,764 miles

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

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)

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,370 miles

Both registrartion plates slightly delaminated but still legible

N/S front tyre low on far outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2013 27,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,031 miles

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,417 miles

Both front tyres wearing more heavily on the edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,949 miles

N/S front tyre slightly low on outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but still legible

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,961 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 13,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 9,940 miles

Nearside 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.

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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LH53 AHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LH53 AHN, 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 LH53 AHN registered?

LH53 AHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 November 2003.

Is LH53 AHN safe to buy?

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