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LM53 OSO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 124,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 124,427 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine tray slight loose

Fail 22 Jun 2019 110,983 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine tray slight loose

Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 101,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn SHOCKABSORBER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE CUT INNERWALL BUT CORD NOT EXPOSED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,382 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 30 Nov 2015 74,110 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 74,110 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,896 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,471 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,927 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,272 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,782 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,749 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 OSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM53 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

LM53 OSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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