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Y7 EDX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 106,429 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,763 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,737 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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 103,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 98,463 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,166 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,137 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,845 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Jun 2018 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,634 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 84,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,233 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE ,

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F SUSPENSION BUSH , SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END .

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,147 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Fail 8 Jul 2013 75,104 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 65,779 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,000 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 60,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,258 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,934 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,334 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,948 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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Y7 EDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y7 EDX, 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 Y7 EDX registered?

Y7 EDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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