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YE03 VBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 110,596 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2022 109,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside steering rack /inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,478 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,586 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 106,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 104,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 101,953 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2016 97,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 97,519 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2015 92,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,555 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,550 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to outside wall

Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,541 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has cuts to outside wall

Pass 7 Sep 2011 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,951 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,103 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 62,103 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offsde front indicator on wing mirror light deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,329 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,782 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,610 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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YE03 VBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YE03 VBW, 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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YE03 VBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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