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YE53 SVK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,540 mi
Last recorded98,540 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 SVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush deteriorated/perished rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush deteriorated/perished rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 94,262 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock absorber ball joint on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced some led's not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 89,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp unit broken at top mount but still secure

Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint back arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlamp unit broken at top mount but still secure

Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,660 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 74,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,922 miles

E.S.P.not working

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,349 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,349 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,929 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,614 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 53,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 17 Jan 2008 38,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,800 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

There is a slight oil leak appears to be engine oil

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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YE53 SVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YE53 SVK, 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 YE53 SVK registered?

YE53 SVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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