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LY03 YHL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,749 miles

All brake discs slightly worn, front pads apear half worn

Both off side tyres have inner edge wear and are wearing low on tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Off side front jacking point rubber missing

Off side wing mirror glass delaminateing slightly

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres have inner shoulder wear

near side front washer jeat partially blocked

off side rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 29,581 miles

All brake discs slightly worn, all pads apear half worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 17,811 miles

All tyres outer walls are cracking

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads apear half worn

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 17,811 miles

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

All tyres outer walls are cracking

Both front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads apear half worn

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 7,442 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LY03 YHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LY03 YHL, 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 LY03 YHL registered?

LY03 YHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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