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YD03 ABF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,982 mi
Last recorded108,982 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 ABF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 108,982 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Sep 2023 105,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,625 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside all ferules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,121 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 81,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 75,815 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,378 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 67,501 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 65,164 miles

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 7 Aug 2014 62,461 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,954 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nail in nsr tyre tread

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,472 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,692 miles

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

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

front no plate has slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,364 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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YD03 ABF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YD03 ABF, 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 YD03 ABF registered?

YD03 ABF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YD03 ABF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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