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YE03 WTP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,520 mi
Last recorded105,520 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 WTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 105,520 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 100,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 93,760 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 May 2017 93,757 miles

Brake performance not tested due to park brake issue only service brake has been tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated park brake jams on and release handle loose (3.1.3c)

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

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 15 Dec 2015 92,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 84,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,039 miles

o/s mirror faded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,778 miles

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

o/s mirror dis-coloured

Fail 9 Mar 2012 72,770 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

o/s mirror dis-coloured

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,202 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,397 miles

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

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

vehicle undershields broken

visible oil on engine undertray

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,480 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,756 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,657 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 WTP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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