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OU53 ZDN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,596 mi
Last recorded131,596 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ZDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,596 miles

Engine mount bushes worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 129,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 127,893 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 125,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Just acceptable (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ends corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,811 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,281 miles

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

both front suspension lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn & only just acceptable

o/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,359 miles

Front suspension strut lower joints worn & only just acceptable

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,753 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f suspension strut lower joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 110,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 105,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 105,148 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 95,029 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Oct 2010 86,678 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 79,929 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 74,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 42,298 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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OU53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 OU53 ZDN, 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 OU53 ZDN registered?

OU53 ZDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 ZDN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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