CarVerify

Free Car Check

RB53 SEL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,501 mi
Last recorded65,501 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB53 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,930 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,763 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 59,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 57,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,861 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,285 miles

Front tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,569 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,990 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 53,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,012 miles

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,012 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,473 miles

H.M.S.L split-no white light showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers judder-still clearing screen

Fail 8 Mar 2010 36,473 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

H.M.S.L split-no white light showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers judder-still clearing screen

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,390 miles

n/s/rear tyre bald on inner edge(not testable area) 3mm in testable area also cracks in tyre tread

Pass 11 Mar 2008 25,996 miles

rear tyres bald on in side edge

cuts in o/s/f and o/s/r side wall tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2006 14,854 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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RB53 SEL 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 86.4%.

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 RB53 SEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RB53 SEL?

You can check the full history of RB53 SEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RB53 SEL registered?

RB53 SEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is RB53 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RB53 SEL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RB53 SEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RB53 SEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.