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BP03 YFY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,511 mi
Last recorded111,511 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,511 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 110,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 108,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 106,813 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 106,813 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 104,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,996 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Aug 2020 100,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and fluctuating slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and has 2 cuts but cant feel or see cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn between 1.6mm and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,968 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,222 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two (1.1.11 (c))

service light on

Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,033 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Two front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,736 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 83,790 miles

two front tyres close to 2mm

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,594 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear tyres on 3mm at centre

slight knocking from steering

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,228 miles

rear tyres 1.4 mm legal tread left 285 35 18y

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,292 miles

both front brake discs have wear and pitting

offside front lowe balljoint minor movement

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2007 41,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,938 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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BP03 YFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BP03 YFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP03 YFY registered?

BP03 YFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is BP03 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP03 YFY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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