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YS53 LLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

60,686 mi
Last recorded60,686 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 LLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 60,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 57,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 54,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 54,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 53,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated fore most arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

age cracking to both front tyres

exhaust corroded

sill and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,298 miles

Front Tyre's badly age cracking (11 years old)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 51,110 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 51,110 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,575 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,125 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,728 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,926 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 34,123 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 34,117 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YS53 LLC, 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 LLC registered?

YS53 LLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is YS53 LLC safe to buy?

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