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YC53 TWV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 64,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,563 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,311 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 57,219 miles

parking brake weaker on offside

Pass 2 May 2020 50,129 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low compared to nearside reading

Pass 7 May 2019 43,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 36,163 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 32,762 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 32,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,807 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 21,382 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 19,630 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 18,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 18,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 TWV 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 90.5%.

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 YC53 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

YC53 TWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is YC53 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC53 TWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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