2003 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.7L Petrol · LS53 ATK
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.7L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 146,109 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 ATK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 146,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 ATK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sl (LS53 ATK) between September 2007 and July 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
LS53 ATK Mileage History
- 24/09/200734,619 mi
- 26/09/200841,189 mi+6,570 mi
- 30/09/200950,601 mi+9,412 mi
- 30/09/200950,601 mi
- 30/09/201059,935 mi+9,334 mi
- 30/09/201059,935 mi
- 30/09/201169,864 mi+9,929 mi
- 30/09/201169,864 mi
- 04/10/201277,254 mi+7,390 mi
- 05/10/201277,277 mi+23 mi
- 08/03/201480,169 mi+2,892 mi
- 08/03/201480,169 mi
- 27/02/201590,458 mi+10,289 mi
- 03/03/201590,459 mi+1 mi
- 18/03/2016110,980 mi+20,521 mi
- 16/03/2017122,848 mi+11,868 mi
- 17/03/2017122,849 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/2018127,465 mi+4,616 mi
- 20/03/2019139,833 mi+12,368 mi
- 20/05/2020142,324 mi+2,491 mi
- 19/05/2021143,799 mi+1,475 mi
- 07/06/2022145,600 mi+1,801 mi
- 26/05/2023146,034 mi+434 mi
- 18/07/2024146,109 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 6,630 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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