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LC52 YBJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,517 mi
Last recorded46,517 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,517 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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,659 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 May 2025 42,656 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 May 2024 41,053 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 41,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,947 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))

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,730 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 40,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,130 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,496 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 32,881 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 29,444 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,208 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,208 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,158 miles

number plate spacing close to not passing test

Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 13,508 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2005 10,616 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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LC52 YBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LC52 YBJ, 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 LC52 YBJ registered?

LC52 YBJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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