free car check
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL
General Information
- Registration OV53AFE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model SL
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 4966cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 16 Mar 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,003 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,156 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 81,889 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025 2 Jul 202616 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 80,589 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 79,139 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2023 2 Jul 20264 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,293 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2022 2 Jul 202612 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,288 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and some deterioration of sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and some deterioration of sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,406 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 2 Jul 20263 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,944 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 2 Jul 20265 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,886 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017 2 Jul 20263 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,271 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 2 Jul 202623 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,689 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
24 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,977 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2014 2 Jul 202625 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,868 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
24 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,642 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012 2 Jul 20264 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,302 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,674 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 2 Jul 202610 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,451 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 2 Jul 202617 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2008 2 Jul 202612 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,964 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2007 2 Jul 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!
OV53AFE was registered on 2003-09-12
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.