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OV53 LLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,895 mi
Last recorded54,895 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 LLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 54,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 54,892 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,646 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,978 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 47,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 47,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint on bottom of suspension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 44,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 41,889 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 41,886 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is distorted on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 39,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre is distorted on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,622 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,125 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 31,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,216 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 26,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,647 miles

all tyres low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,639 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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OV53 LLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 OV53 LLO, 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 OV53 LLO registered?

OV53 LLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is OV53 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 LLO 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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