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SA03 YAY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 YAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 62,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,847 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,123 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 51,245 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 47,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 46,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 45,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2017 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2016 43,964 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,501 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,000 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2013 37,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,899 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,391 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,485 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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SA03 YAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SA03 YAY, 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 SA03 YAY registered?

SA03 YAY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SA03 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA03 YAY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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