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YJ53 YGG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,387 mi
Last recorded93,387 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 93,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 89,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,705 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,016 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2018 80,653 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 75,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 67,728 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 67,728 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,237 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,000 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,141 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,743 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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YJ53 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YJ53 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

YJ53 YGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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