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LX53 KXF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,563 mi
Last recorded56,563 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 56,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 54,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 53,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,028 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 52,773 miles

front wipers are in poor condition

offside rear exhaust clamp is loose

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,068 miles

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Fail 12 Jun 2020 51,062 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both the front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre worn very badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 28 May 2019 46,353 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Castor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 31 May 2018 43,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 37,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,598 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 36,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,000 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,116 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 18,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,983 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 12,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,614 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 KXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX53 KXF, 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 KXF registered?

LX53 KXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is LX53 KXF safe to buy?

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