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YC53 JVB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,384 mi
Last recorded142,384 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 JVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 142,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 142,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 139,603 miles

Ignition key fault

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 139,603 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Ignition key fault

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 136,435 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 136,435 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,981 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 130,974 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 125,632 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,629 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,429 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 112,429 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,673 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,654 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre has damage (inner sidewall)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,435 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 51,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 51,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,226 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,578 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,058 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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YC53 JVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC53 JVB, 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 YC53 JVB registered?

YC53 JVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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