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YP53 ZFB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,362 mi
Last recorded54,362 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 54,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 53,179 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,705 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,355 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,917 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 49,572 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 47,807 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 46,316 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,733 miles

Offside Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,443 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 40,443 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 36,558 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,235 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,045 miles

All tyres perished and begining to crack, no cords/ply visible at this time.

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

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in centre of tread.

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

Some slight surface corrosion and scorring on rear brake disc's.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,754 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight cracks on both front tyres no cords showing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 16,668 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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YP53 ZFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YP53 ZFB, 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 YP53 ZFB registered?

YP53 ZFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 ZFB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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