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LM53 DDO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,081 mi
Last recorded45,081 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 44,093 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 43,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 42,287 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Horn sounds when steering

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 41,944 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,702 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 41,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 40,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,856 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,063 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,971 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 35,746 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 33,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 32,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,500 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,381 miles

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,775 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 23 Nov 2009 24,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,429 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,271 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,253 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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LM53 DDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM53 DDO, 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 LM53 DDO registered?

LM53 DDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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