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LX53 KXD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,756 mi
Last recorded48,756 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trays and covers fitted preventing the inspection of some areas/components

Fail 9 Oct 2023 48,754 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

trays and covers fitted preventing the inspection of some areas/components

Pass 10 Oct 2022 45,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,991 miles

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

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 40,740 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 37,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 32,116 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre cracking between tread

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 26,105 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 25,375 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,592 miles

both front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,731 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 16,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,418 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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LX53 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LX53 KXD, 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 LX53 KXD registered?

LX53 KXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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