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SR53 NBO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,147 mi
Last recorded54,147 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR53 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 54,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,710 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 53,497 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 52,637 miles

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

both front suspension hubs corroding

rear boot underfloor corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,289 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,984 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,984 miles

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

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

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 20 Jul 2018 47,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 44,847 miles

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

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)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Transmission ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,769 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension spring cup (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion underfloor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,565 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 31,111 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 31,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,765 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,812 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on its outer edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 24,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly on its outer edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,362 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 19,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,392 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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SR53 NBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SR53 NBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SR53 NBO registered?

SR53 NBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is SR53 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR53 NBO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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