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LK53 NGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,765 mi
Last recorded100,765 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 NGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,765 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,991 miles

Front Both sides indicator damaged

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both side damaged (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted lower wishbone front has slight movement (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 80,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,899 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,662 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,125 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 34,886 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls damaged, no cord or ply exposed.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,587 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 14,188 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 9,039 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 7,009 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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LK53 NGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LK53 NGG, 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 LK53 NGG registered?

LK53 NGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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