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YK03 BHN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,633 mi
Last recorded140,633 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 BHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,633 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 136,002 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 135,089 miles

Ns fog dim

Pass 5 May 2018 132,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 131,450 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,083 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 128,019 miles

fitted number plates are "SHOW" plates and not legal for road use

Fail 24 Feb 2016 128,019 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

fitted number plates are "SHOW" plates and not legal for road use

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,119 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 123,119 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 120,452 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Feb 2014 120,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Feb 2013 113,772 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 105,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 83,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 53,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 7 May 2008 53,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 3 May 2007 38,904 miles

n/s wiper poor † †o/s/f shock damp replacement advised

Fail 1 May 2007 38,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 20,459 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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YK03 BHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK03 BHN, 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 YK03 BHN registered?

YK03 BHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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