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SJ53 UYF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,374 mi
Last recorded62,374 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 62,374 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,976 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,397 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,851 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 41,845 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,903 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,741 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,090 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,137 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,077 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,519 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,483 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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SJ53 UYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 SJ53 UYF, 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 SJ53 UYF registered?

SJ53 UYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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