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LK53 UJR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,657 mi
Last recorded87,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 UJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 87,650 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre split

Fail 30 Jan 2012 81,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 54,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,049 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,956 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 24,956 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,720 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,382 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 UJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK53 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

LK53 UJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LK53 UJR safe to buy?

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