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BG03 YKC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,370 mi
Last recorded26,370 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 26,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 24,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 22,335 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 19,258 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking due to age.

Pass 19 May 2016 17,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalytic convertor rattling

Fail 18 May 2016 17,265 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

catalytic convertor rattling

Pass 2 Jun 2015 16,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 15,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,800 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 14,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2010 11,857 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,189 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,841 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 8,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 7,907 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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BG03 YKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG03 YKC, 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.

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What year was BG03 YKC registered?

BG03 YKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is BG03 YKC safe to buy?

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