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YL03 AEG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,127 mi
Last recorded122,127 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 AEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 122,127 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2023 122,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 121,587 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from suspension pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,351 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,910 miles

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

Offside Front slight play at rack end

Offside Front slight play on suspension arm

all suspension couplings corroded at ferruls

front number plate slight damage

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,910 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front slight play at rack end

Offside Front slight play on suspension arm

all suspension couplings corroded at ferruls

front number plate slight damage

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 107,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 98,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 89,820 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,764 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 64,340 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,118 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)

n/s/f tyre slightly damaged

parking brake lever travel

Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,762 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 AEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AEG, 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 YL03 AEG registered?

YL03 AEG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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