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PO53 OHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,036 mi
Last recorded147,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 147,036 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 136,166 miles

Driver + passenger seat belts slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint on the bottom of the shock absorber has movement in it when the vehicle is jacked up and a lever bar between the wheel and the ground there is quite a bit of movement in the ball joint. ON THE LIMIT MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 133,905 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,747 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 119,897 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,921 miles

engine cover fitted

under carriage cover fitted

Pass 20 May 2010 109,503 miles

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 8 May 2009 103,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 86,681 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 86,615 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,916 miles

Nearside 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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PO53 OHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc 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 PO53 OHJ, 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 PO53 OHJ registered?

PO53 OHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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