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PK53 ODP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,920 mi
Last recorded58,920 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ODP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 58,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 56,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,761 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 54,135 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,564 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2011 39,031 miles

front tyre treads are slightly cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,040 miles

Both front tyres cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,186 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,839 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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PK53 ODP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 PK53 ODP, 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 PK53 ODP registered?

PK53 ODP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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The MOT history for PK53 ODP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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