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OK52 ACM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOK52 ACM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 51,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 51,719 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm - upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm - upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play press in hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play press in hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 48,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 45,269 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,568 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,177 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 40,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,259 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK COVER IN POOR CONDITION

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 18 Jul 2016 38,004 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jul 2014 35,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,016 miles

All Tyres Front & Rear 3mm Tread Depth.

Both Front Flexable Brake Hoses Protective Sheaths Split.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All Tyres Front & Rear 3mm Tread Depth.

Both Front Flexable Brake Hoses Protective Sheaths Split.

O/S/F Inner Brake Pad Lining Low.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 30,100 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 30,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 26,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,374 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 21,548 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,040 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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OK52 ACM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OK52 ACM, 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 OK52 ACM registered?

OK52 ACM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is OK52 ACM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OK52 ACM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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