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YH53 KSE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,692 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,016 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,093 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,865 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,565 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 98,693 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,825 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,082 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,492 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,803 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 85,353 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,025 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,159 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,869 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,753 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 74,753 miles

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

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

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

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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YH53 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YH53 KSE, 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 YH53 KSE registered?

YH53 KSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YH53 KSE safe to buy?

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