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LT53 EYB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 94,739 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,800 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 92,648 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 92,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 88,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 85,954 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,591 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 82,551 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 78,181 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2017 71,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,448 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 22 Sep 2014 62,918 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,308 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,362 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking up on tread

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,075 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,815 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,594 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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LT53 EYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LT53 EYB, 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

How do I check the history of LT53 EYB?

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What year was LT53 EYB registered?

LT53 EYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LT53 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 EYB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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