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LF53 YUT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

95,644 mi
Last recorded95,644 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,414 miles

3rd Brake Light Not Working (High Level)

Fail 4 Oct 2024 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

3rd Brake Light Not Working (High Level)

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,316 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 80,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,411 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 76,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 75,011 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 75,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,519 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has slight play

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

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

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,481 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,477 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,101 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 55,659 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,106 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,651 miles

Power steering interminttently failinng (going stiff in operation).

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,851 miles

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

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

oil leak gear box sump

Pass 8 May 2009 40,455 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,313 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 16 Aug 2006 19,997 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 19,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LF53 YUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LF53 YUT, 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 LF53 YUT registered?

LF53 YUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LF53 YUT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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