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RX53 LSY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,797 mi
Last recorded6,797 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 6,797 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 6,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,910 miles

o/s/r suspension component (pipe cupling) slight misting of oil

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,263 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 7,251 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 7,251 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,346 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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RX53 LSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RX53 LSY, 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 RX53 LSY?

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What year was RX53 LSY registered?

RX53 LSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RX53 LSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 LSY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 LSY have outstanding finance?

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