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YJ53 HPV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,272 mi
Last recorded86,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 86,272 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 86,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,987 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 10 Feb 2024 85,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,235 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 85,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 85,201 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,914 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 84,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding rear shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,968 miles

Front brake discs inner edge worn and pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 83,968 miles

Front brake discs inner edge worn and pitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,475 miles

offside fron tyre slightly damaged on the wall

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,303 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,211 miles

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

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

cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2009 49,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YJ53 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YJ53 HPV, 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 YJ53 HPV registered?

YJ53 HPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YJ53 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ53 HPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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