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LS52 YPR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,651 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,495 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,852 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s park brake cable outer protective sleeve split open

torsion arm ball joint rubber split o/s front

Fail 21 Dec 2011 85,849 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s park brake cable outer protective sleeve split open

torsion arm ball joint rubber split o/s front

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 62,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 52,030 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,103 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,103 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,601 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,645 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 22,645 miles

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

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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LS52 YPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS52 YPR, 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 LS52 YPR registered?

LS52 YPR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is LS52 YPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 YPR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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