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YR03 ATN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,769 mi
Last recorded74,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ATN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 74,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH inner edges wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under carriage corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 73,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under carriage corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 72,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 70,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes Front & Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,728 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,717 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 68,717 miles

Central Front Upper Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Central Front Upper Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 66,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 63,126 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 56,732 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smeary

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,458 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 47,458 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,430 miles

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

osf forward facing arm ball joint boot split

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,241 miles

oil leak from front of engine and hand brake cabel requires adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 28,021 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,507 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,461 miles

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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 ATN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YR03 ATN, 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

How do I check the history of YR03 ATN?

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What year was YR03 ATN registered?

YR03 ATN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YR03 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 ATN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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