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LY03 YJT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 84,560 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 79,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 78,434 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,037 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it.

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

Offside Rear Plastic sill cover damaged.

Pass 25 May 2015 65,727 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 60,800 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service 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 26 May 2013 58,143 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 22 May 2012 55,065 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2011 32,571 miles

fronts discs minor lip, and signs of rust, from where vehicle has been stood.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 32,560 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,682 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 30,678 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,518 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

offside door mirror lends slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,538 miles

offside front door mirror glass will soon need attention.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 21,981 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)

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 YJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

LY03 YJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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