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SV53 JHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,610 mi
Last recorded24,610 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 JHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 24,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 23,377 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,010 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 21,508 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 20,647 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,103 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 19,102 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 17,860 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres, and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 16,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,240 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 13,221 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 12,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,756 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 8,861 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 8,326 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 7,470 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 5,113 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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SV53 JHO 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 95%.

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 SV53 JHO, 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 SV53 JHO registered?

SV53 JHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is SV53 JHO safe to buy?

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