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Y4 OTC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,866 mi
Last recorded97,866 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 OTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 97,866 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 96,415 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 95,600 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 95,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,133 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,131 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested auxillary belt missing (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested auxillary belt failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2017 91,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres perishing

Fail 22 Aug 2017 91,015 miles

Macpherson strut severely distorted both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,157 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,478 miles

rear tyre getting low

slight differance on hand brake effort

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,044 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,598 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 53,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edeges

unable to see front outer pads

unable to see inner rear pads

Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,719 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both front tyres+ offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 30 Oct 2006 25,924 miles

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

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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Y4 OTC 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 Y4 OTC, 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 Y4 OTC registered?

Y4 OTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is Y4 OTC safe to buy?

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