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GN53 YLH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,463 mi
Last recorded52,463 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 YLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 51,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has 3mm of tread left

Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 49,672 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,193 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 48,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2018 47,726 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail lower connecting balljoint (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail lower connecting ball joint (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 46,888 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,991 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,074 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,861 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,965 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 28,806 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 24,815 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVLY CORRODED, SCOURED AND HAVE SOME WEAR

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 24,815 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVLY CORRODED, SCOURED AND HAVE SOME WEAR

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,264 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,994 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 10,084 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 8,374 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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GN53 YLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GN53 YLH, 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 GN53 YLH registered?

GN53 YLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is GN53 YLH safe to buy?

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