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RX53 MWU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 86,835 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear hanging bracket broken off & missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked & delaminating (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

starter battery tray corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2025 79,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from exhaust clamps/joint in centre of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting point for top arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 67,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 67,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 65,751 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,504 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint on shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint on shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 59,555 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,238 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,090 miles

both front brake discs worn and unable to front pads

both rear tyres worn on limits

Pass 22 Feb 2016 51,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,176 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 44,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

undertray broken/damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 36,981 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,368 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 33,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 29,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 29,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,645 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,207 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 14,285 miles

os & ns front & rear tyres worn on edges.

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 MWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MWU, 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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RX53 MWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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