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SL53 LOL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,689 mi
Last recorded101,689 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BAdly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,905 miles

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arms bushes spliting

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension arms splitting

Fail 15 Oct 2018 93,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front lower suspension arms bushes spliting

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower suspension arms splitting

Pass 16 Oct 2017 90,765 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,654 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 83,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,425 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,977 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,561 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,218 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,102 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 60,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS TWO NAILS IN IT

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 53,706 miles

condition of discs

f tyres wearing on edges

r tyres wearin g on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,987 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,993 miles

rear pads getting low

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 LOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL53 LOL, 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 LOL registered?

SL53 LOL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SL53 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 LOL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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