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LX53 YKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,187 mi
Last recorded80,187 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 80,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,569 miles

horn works intermittantly

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2019 79,569 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

horn works intermittantly

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,356 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 48,074 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 9 Aug 2012 38,470 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 38,470 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,048 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,149 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,268 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 21,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,337 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 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

LX53 YKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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