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Y9 EPP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,549 mi
Last recorded118,549 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 EPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 118,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 116,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,917 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 114,710 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 108,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,415 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,458 miles

both front tyres are wearing low and unevenly

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres are wearing low and unevenly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 87,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 May 2013 83,163 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

Fail 3 May 2013 83,163 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,565 miles

SRS LIGHT ON...

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS RUSTY...

Pass 5 May 2010 70,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 66,293 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,001 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 26,315 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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Y9 EPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y9 EPP, 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 Y9 EPP registered?

Y9 EPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is Y9 EPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y9 EPP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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