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V12 MYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,470 mi
Last recorded94,470 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 94,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,981 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2019 81,585 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,148 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slightly stretched

both rear tyres bald inner tread

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,036 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Worn Inner And Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Worn Inner And Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 56,447 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,547 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE WEARING UNEVEN AND TREADS DEPTH LOW .

Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,304 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,288 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 48,430 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,373 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 48,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing/worn on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,234 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 37,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,690 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,723 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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V12 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V12 MYC, 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 V12 MYC registered?

V12 MYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is V12 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 MYC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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