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SL53 UBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

26,464 mi
Last recorded26,464 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 26,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 25,714 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 24,494 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 23,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,901 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,471 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 18,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 18,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,369 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,633 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,640 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 15,640 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,059 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 17 Oct 2013 14,325 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted inner surface.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,718 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,873 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 10,871 miles

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

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 9,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 9,099 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,426 miles

front discs inner faces poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2007 6,902 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 5,655 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 UBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

SL53 UBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SL53 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 UBC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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