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Y21 GMW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,076 mi
Last recorded84,076 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 GMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,076 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,936 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,905 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,704 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 52,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,596 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,243 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,206 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,132 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,044 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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Y21 GMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y21 GMW, 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 Y21 GMW registered?

Y21 GMW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is Y21 GMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y21 GMW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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