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YE03 VFW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,964 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,294 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,829 miles

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

offside front jacking point mount missing

rear number plate deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear wheel outer rim

small chips in windscreen

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 VFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE03 VFW, 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 YE03 VFW registered?

YE03 VFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is YE03 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 VFW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE03 VFW have outstanding finance?

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