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MX53 MLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,746 mi
Last recorded89,746 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,746 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers belt slow to retract

Fail 18 Aug 2023 89,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Nov 2021 89,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake discs rusty

front suspension bushes perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2021 89,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,386 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,414 miles

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

other tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,570 miles

Offside Front drop-link boot perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,853 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,468 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,686 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 65,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,486 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 58,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2007 50,911 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 44,075 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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MX53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MX53 MLK, 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 MX53 MLK registered?

MX53 MLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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