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SL53 RAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,762 mi
Last recorded44,762 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 42,296 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,494 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 4 Sep 2008 24,624 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,974 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 RAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SL53 RAY, 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 RAY registered?

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

Is SL53 RAY safe to buy?

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