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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration LR53CCF
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4973cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 65,908 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026 8 Jun 202622 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 65,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
16 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 64,435 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 63,203 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,275 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 60,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,944 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2021 8 Jun 202612 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,431 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,463 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,034 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2017 8 Jun 202624 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,842 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2016Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b) Dangerous
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,777 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2015 8 Jun 202623 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,407 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2014 8 Jun 202624 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2013 8 Jun 202622 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,281 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2011 8 Jun 202614 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,614 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
22 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,333 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2009 8 Jun 202627 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,326 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008 8 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LR53CCF was registered on 2003-09-26
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