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WO53 FHE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,539 mi
Last recorded106,539 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO53 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 106,539 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 104,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 102,036 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,546 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight movement

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 73,477 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 70,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,042 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 60,870 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,269 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner c.v joint leaking grease

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r inner c.v joint leaking grease

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 47,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 35,232 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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WO53 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WO53 FHE, 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 WO53 FHE registered?

WO53 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WO53 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO53 FHE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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