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YC53 KOG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 57,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 55,423 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 53,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,005 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 48,832 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,385 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,949 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,518 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,874 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,251 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,563 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,198 miles

Engine/Gearbox undertray damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,484 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,274 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 18,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,037 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 KOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YC53 KOG, 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 YC53 KOG registered?

YC53 KOG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YC53 KOG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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