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YS53 FKO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,224 mi
Last recorded138,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 138,224 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 138,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 134,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 134,504 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,196 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 134,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,007 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 133,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 114,810 miles

Front windscreen damaged, not seriously affecting the driver's view of the road

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

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

osr vehicle jacking pad missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,829 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 72,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,529 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.nearside tread worse.

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 27,816 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge .

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18,960 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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YS53 FKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS53 FKO, 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 YS53 FKO registered?

YS53 FKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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