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YJ03 ZGF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 79,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 72,250 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S and N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,998 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 69,998 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 60,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,369 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 58,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 55,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in offside front tyre wall

Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,415 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,300 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 50,300 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 47,013 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 ZGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ03 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

Is YJ03 ZGF safe to buy?

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