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MD53 VYX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,846 mi
Last recorded92,846 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 VYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 92,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 83,496 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 83,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,181 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,670 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2012 64,458 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,422 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,487 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,288 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,956 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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MD53 VYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MD53 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD53 VYX registered?

MD53 VYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is MD53 VYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 VYX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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