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YC03 VZH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,571 mi
Last recorded60,571 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 60,571 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2024 60,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 59,207 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 58,746 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 58,496 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT O/S AND N/S FRONT. INNER FACES slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 58,129 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,521 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,379 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 56,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 55,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all have age cracks. o/s rear nailed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 48,611 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,061 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,457 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,659 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,720 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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YC03 VZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YC03 VZH, 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 YC03 VZH registered?

YC03 VZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is YC03 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC03 VZH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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