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X1 YLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,814 mi
Last recorded80,814 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 YLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,814 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipes/hoses slightly corroded

Under shields and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and covers fitted at time of test obscuring testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,476 miles

Under trays and covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2024 79,476 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,200 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on the inner edges

Under trays and covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2022 77,760 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

Under trays and covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Fail 26 Jan 2022 77,756 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

Under trays and covers fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyre tread depths getting low 3mm

under trays fitted unable to see all testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,289 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,882 miles

steering lock not working but has an acceptable immobilisation system fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 65,835 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,946 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross arm joint mounted in the hub (2.5.B.1a)

slight brake imbalance across the front axle

Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,938 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint cross arm joint mounted in the hub (2.5.B.1a)

slight brake imbalance across the front axle

Fail 8 Dec 2015

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc,s in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,143 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 53,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,205 miles

Advise On All Brake Disc Very Scored

Fail 31 May 2012 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise On All Brake Disc Very Scored

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,162 miles

Avise on Front Brake Disc Scored

N/S/F Rubber boot deteriorated on suspension arm could cause damage to joint.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 42,162 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Avise on Front Brake Disc Scored

N/S/F Rubber boot deteriorated on suspension arm could cause damage to joint.

Pass 27 May 2010 36,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,231 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 29,363 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,206 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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X1 YLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X1 YLO, 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 X1 YLO registered?

X1 YLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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