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SP53 CHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,514 mi
Last recorded59,514 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,514 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 59,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 59,133 miles

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

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

knock at near side front nothing found at time of test

Fail 9 May 2023 59,127 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

knock at near side front nothing found at time of test

Pass 28 May 2019 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 57,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,162 miles

knock from front nothing found during test

Pass 10 May 2016 56,210 miles

advise slight nock near side front

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 54,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs lamp illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,167 miles

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

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,210 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 48,200 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 40,751 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

both reg. plate poor condition

horn sounds when steering on full lock to left

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,330 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 27,641 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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SP53 CHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP53 CHZ, 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 SP53 CHZ registered?

SP53 CHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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