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Y14 LEX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,181 mi
Last recorded28,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 28,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 28,047 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,976 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,230 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 23,892 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 19,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 13,566 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 7,031 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 7,399 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 5,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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Y14 LEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y14 LEX, 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 Y14 LEX registered?

Y14 LEX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is Y14 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y14 LEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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