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YD53 NGU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,648 mi
Last recorded49,648 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 49,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 49,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 48,682 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

slight uneven tread wear to centre sections of both rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,637 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,288 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror deteriated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,725 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside wing mirror deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,549 miles

underside of vehicle cant be fully checked due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,941 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,582 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,280 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YD53 NGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YD53 NGU, 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 YD53 NGU registered?

YD53 NGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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