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YF53 TGK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2025 97,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,536 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 92,783 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 92,798 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 99,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 89,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,454 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 84,250 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 83,126 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,297 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,945 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,826 miles

underneth the vehicle is covered with plastic safty guard. vhicle can not be fully inspected.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,449 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,274 miles

o/s parking brake not as efficient as n/s

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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YF53 TGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 YF53 TGK, 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 YF53 TGK?

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What year was YF53 TGK registered?

YF53 TGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is YF53 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 TGK shows 19 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 YF53 TGK have outstanding finance?

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