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RY03 YDS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,223 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 74,932 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,447 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 69,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r pipe section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 68,948 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom ball joint excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom ball joint excessive movement (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,013 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 54,643 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,705 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,196 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight cracks in tread of offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 18,846 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 18,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,149 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 16,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2007 7,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 5,157 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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RY03 YDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RY03 YDS, 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 RY03 YDS registered?

RY03 YDS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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