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Y500 ACE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,133 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 90,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 90,549 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,349 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,631 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 89,048 miles

front tyres becoming perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,957 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,262 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,262 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,738 miles

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

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)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,100 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,543 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 64,246 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,866 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,012 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 16,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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Y500 ACE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y500 ACE, 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 Y500 ACE registered?

Y500 ACE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is Y500 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 ACE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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