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LS53 ATK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ATK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,109 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 146,034 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 145,600 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 143,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 142,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 139,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage on both sides, possibly been run flat

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

air-con pipes insecure

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Mar 2018 127,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs are worn

play in both front wheel bearings

vehicle and engine under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,849 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 90,459 miles

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

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

lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,169 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 80,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,277 miles

front tyres side wall damage no cord exposed

Fail 4 Oct 2012 77,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front tyres side wall damage no cord exposed

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,864 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,935 miles

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

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper blade not in good condition

Fail 30 Sep 2010 59,935 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s wiper blade not in good condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,601 miles

dash display advises fault with service brakes

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to 1.6mm

Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,601 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dash display advises fault with service brakes

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to 1.6mm

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,619 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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LS53 ATK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS53 ATK, 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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LS53 ATK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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