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YR03 APZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

148,672 mi
Last recorded148,672 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 148,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edges (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 146,041 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 145,249 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 145,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 140,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 132,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 121,032 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 110,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,979 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 89,976 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 89,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,681 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 77,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 72,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,043 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,911 miles

Battery warning light on.

Fuel light on.

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread.

N/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,956 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,527 miles

very slight lift noted to oslower [rearmost] ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,358 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 16,358 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 14,689 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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YR03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YR03 APZ, 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 YR03 APZ registered?

YR03 APZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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