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DY52 YYH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,337 mi
Last recorded107,337 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 YYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 107,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 107,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 106,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,466 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 105,929 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,929 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 105,293 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 May 2014 93,657 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 86,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 79,628 miles

o/s front lower shock absorber bush worn.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 21,020 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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DY52 YYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DY52 YYH, 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 DY52 YYH registered?

DY52 YYH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DY52 YYH shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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