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OV53 YHT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

52,326 mi
Last recorded52,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2026 52,326 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 50,601 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,383 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 46,827 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 45,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 44,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 42,538 miles

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

Oil leak

covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,070 miles

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 14 Sep 2012 36,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,762 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,023 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 13,238 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 YHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OV53 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

OV53 YHT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is OV53 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV53 YHT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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