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OX53 NND

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,744 mi
Last recorded34,744 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 NND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 34,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 34,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 33,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/4517w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 32,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 31,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,929 miles

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

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

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

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

both side rear wheel arches are rusting at rear

Pass 20 Aug 2020 29,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,091 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 16,268 miles

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

both exhaust CATS loose

Pass 11 Aug 2014 12,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,301 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,344 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 9,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 6,724 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 4,758 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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OX53 NND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OX53 NND, 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 OX53 NND registered?

OX53 NND is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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