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YJ03 ZFD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ZFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2023 145,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 90,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 71,171 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,578 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2006 12,479 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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YJ03 ZFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YJ03 ZFD, 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 YJ03 ZFD registered?

YJ03 ZFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YJ03 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 ZFD shows 7 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 YJ03 ZFD have outstanding finance?

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