2003 Mercedes SL 5.0L Petrol · WK53 HSC
2003 Mercedes SL (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 82,916 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK53 HSC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2021
- 82,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK53 HSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Sl (WK53 HSC) between October 2006 and May 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)”; “Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
WK53 HSC Mileage History
- 24/10/200610,383 mi
- 24/10/200610,383 mi
- 10/10/200716,537 mi+6,154 mi
- 13/10/200822,764 mi+6,227 mi
- 14/10/200822,764 mi
- 14/09/200930,143 mi+7,379 mi
- 03/09/201038,868 mi+8,725 mi
- 23/08/201148,072 mi+9,204 mi
- 21/08/201257,633 mi+9,561 mi
- 22/08/201369,101 mi+11,468 mi
- 19/09/201369,212 mi+111 mi
- 22/05/201469,816 mi+604 mi
- 18/05/201575,993 mi+6,177 mi
- 18/05/201575,993 mi
- 26/05/201679,364 mi+3,371 mi
- 22/07/201782,182 mi+2,818 mi
- 02/05/201882,914 mi+732 mi
- 15/05/201882,914 mi
- 06/05/202182,916 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,991 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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