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SL53 GGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,170 mi
Last recorded91,170 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 GGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 91,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 89,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 89,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,060 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 86,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 83,221 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 80,731 miles

parking brake lever travel

wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2021 74,538 miles

hand brake performance

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Nov 2020 70,694 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear both shock absorber gaiters perished and ripped

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 65,084 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower shock absorber ball joint seized

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

Rear both shock absorber gaiters perished and ripped

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 55,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,981 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,013 miles

Both rear tyres cracking but not to cords

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,100 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,260 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 37,639 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 37,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 33,064 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 29,796 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,662 miles

catalitic convertors rattling

Fail 17 Aug 2009 26,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,561 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,802 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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SL53 GGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SL53 GGG, 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 SL53 GGG registered?

SL53 GGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is SL53 GGG safe to buy?

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