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RE53 FHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,028 mi
Last recorded95,028 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 FHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 95,028 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 93,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,123 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 90,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,803 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,714 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,213 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,284 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,284 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on very inner edges smoooth

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,329 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge close to legal limit on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on very inner edge on 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 33,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,591 miles

off side & near side front tyres worn on very inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,778 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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RE53 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE53 FHP, 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 RE53 FHP?

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What year was RE53 FHP registered?

RE53 FHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is RE53 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 FHP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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