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LK53 WVO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,464 mi
Last recorded86,464 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 86,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2025 84,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,699 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2023 80,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2022 78,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jun 2022 78,247 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 76,597 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,353 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 69,699 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edge

nearside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,157 miles

offside rear tyre on outer side wall slightly perished and also small cracks appearing

parking brake system requires attention

Pass 28 Feb 2015 59,996 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 59,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,737 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,736 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 56,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,730 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,901 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 35,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,469 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,733 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 WVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 WVO registered?

LK53 WVO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LK53 WVO safe to buy?

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