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SY53 YZO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,388 mi
Last recorded57,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 57,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,095 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 56,203 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 55,204 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2022 54,632 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 54,133 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 53,227 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 51,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 49,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 48,840 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 48,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,802 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,683 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,815 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,909 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,778 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,187 miles

advisory items as per test number (231179566204)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 23,178 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION (PITTING/CRACKS) IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS (RECOMMEND ATTENTION/REPLACEMENT)

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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SY53 YZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SY53 YZO, 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 SY53 YZO registered?

SY53 YZO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is SY53 YZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 YZO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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