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YF03 BGS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,840 mi
Last recorded49,840 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 BGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,498 miles

front no plate showing signs of wear

Fail 26 Jun 2008 49,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate showing of wear reccommend replacement

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,098 miles

front no plate showing of wear reccommend replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,640 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,731 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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YF03 BGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF03 BGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF03 BGS?

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What year was YF03 BGS registered?

YF03 BGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is YF03 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 BGS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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