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RX53 LVE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,104 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,128 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,124 miles

Front/Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 75,357 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 68,231 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)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,070 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 54,771 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,084 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 36,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 28,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,527 miles

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

o/s/f,o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing low on edgdes

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 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX53 LVE, 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 RX53 LVE registered?

RX53 LVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 LVE safe to buy?

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