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NU53 YKC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,377 mi
Last recorded55,377 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 YKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,377 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,377 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 51,479 miles

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,568 miles

unable to test items due to plastic covers

Pass 26 Sep 2009 37,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,956 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,037 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,111 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)

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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NU53 YKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc 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 NU53 YKC, 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 NU53 YKC registered?

NU53 YKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is NU53 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU53 YKC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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