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LJ53 ZWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,531 mi
Last recorded64,531 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 64,531 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 61,700 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 58,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,081 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 52,699 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre flat tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 52,699 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre flat tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 51,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 47,162 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2015 47,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,294 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,166 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 36,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,885 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 29,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,750 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 22,411 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 14,159 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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LJ53 ZWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LJ53 ZWP, 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 LJ53 ZWP registered?

LJ53 ZWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 ZWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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