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OY53 AMX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,364 mi
Last recorded58,364 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 58,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,362 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,928 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 47,498 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 47,498 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,626 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,902 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 36,173 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,685 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 30,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,556 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,835 miles

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

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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OY53 AMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY53 AMX, 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 OY53 AMX registered?

OY53 AMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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