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YSR 107

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,505 mi
Last recorded57,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSR 107
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,162 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 57,162 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,697 miles

Offside Front hydraulic suspension high pressure pipe damp

Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,778 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 55,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of both front discs poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,526 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,752 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 43,710 miles

steering lock inop but has imobilizer fitted as standard

Fail 16 Jan 2014 43,710 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

steering lock inop but has imobilizer fitted as standard

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,014 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 37,838 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to tread wear indicator

Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,110 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 37,110 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,208 miles

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

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

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

mil light on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,428 miles

Malfunction Indicator Light staying on.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly around the centre tread.

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 28,759 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly on the centre tread (overinflation?)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 26,251 miles

Front brake imbalance is 20%, offside caliper applying slightly slow.

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall, but not going through to the plies.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 26,243 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall, but not going through to plies.

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

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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YSR 107 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSR 107, 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 YSR 107 registered?

YSR 107 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is YSR 107 safe to buy?

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