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YL03 AAN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,092 mi
Last recorded93,092 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 93,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 87,457 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2024 87,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 85,590 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 85,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,896 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,229 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 78,217 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 76,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2020 76,294 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 72,992 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service Parking Brake Lamp Illuminated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service Parking Brake Lamp Illuminated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,298 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,242 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,257 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 49,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 40,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 29,454 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,784 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 8,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 6,235 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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YL03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL03 AAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 AAN registered?

YL03 AAN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is YL03 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 AAN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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