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MX53 PMY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,345 mi
Last recorded99,345 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 99,345 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 96,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 96,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joining sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,093 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside park brake effort down / no lock

Fail 1 Mar 2021 94,555 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside park brake effort down / no lock

Pass 20 Feb 2020 93,480 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 93,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 92,482 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 91,452 miles

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

Under body trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,204 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to markers

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

Offside Front tyre worn close to markers

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 90,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn close to markers

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to markers

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,330 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in transmission tunnel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 89,330 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in transmission tunnel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,345 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

The front discs are slightly worn.

The nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,481 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,344 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,364 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,865 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 42,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 36,336 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 PMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 MX53 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

MX53 PMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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