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SV53 JYK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

75,770 mi
Last recorded75,770 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 JYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 75,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 73,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 72,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 69,891 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 17 May 2023 69,804 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 24 May 2022 67,955 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 66,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,009 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch spacers fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 33,858 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,817 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,649 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,330 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,428 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 10,299 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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SV53 JYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SV53 JYK, 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 SV53 JYK registered?

SV53 JYK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is SV53 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 JYK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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