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S66 YUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,783 mi
Last recorded89,783 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,783 miles

Handbrake ratchet slight wear.

Nearside Front shock slight weep.

Nearside Rear shock slight weep.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 89,776 miles

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

Both front tyres slight wear on edges.

Handbrake ratchet slight wear.

Nearside Front shock slight weep.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock slight weep.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake pedal ratchet worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear of two ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake pedal ratchet worn

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearward ball joint. Boot is also slightly deteriorated. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake pedal difficult to lock down

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,168 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn edges & getting low

o/s/f shock damp (borderline pass) as wet from rain

under body wet due to weather

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 65,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,338 miles

ABC light illuminated

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

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge

offside rear tyre now 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 48,243 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 48,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 40,368 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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S66 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S66 YUU, 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 S66 YUU registered?

S66 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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