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LS53 YRO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,525 mi
Last recorded66,525 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,076 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection of parts underneath.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm , outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded , requires cleaning & greasing to prolong life. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning on

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,051 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 57,866 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 49,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,029 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 30,816 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge,

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,598 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 14,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 14,008 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 YRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS53 YRO, 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 LS53 YRO registered?

LS53 YRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LS53 YRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 YRO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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