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KU53 ZYY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 ZYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 42,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 42,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,331 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,057 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 42,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 41,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 40,538 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 40,538 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 40,103 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Pass 5 May 2016 38,503 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,472 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 37,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,077 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 34,608 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,936 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,171 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,935 miles

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

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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KU53 ZYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KU53 ZYY, 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 KU53 ZYY registered?

KU53 ZYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KU53 ZYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 ZYY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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