MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Ns fog dim
fitted number plates are "SHOW" plates and not legal for road use
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
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
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
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)
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
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
n/s wiper poor † †o/s/f shock damp replacement advised
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YK03 BHN safe to buy?
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