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YT52 YWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,830 mi
Last recorded64,830 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2025 64,830 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ABC fault also (7.12 (e))

Oil leak onto under tray

Pass 4 May 2023 61,289 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres show slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to casing and discolouration of mirror glass. Still provides adequate view to Offside/Rear of vehicle. (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides of inner rack. ()

Fail 4 May 2023 61,289 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres show slight wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slight damage to casing and discolouration of mirror glass. Still provides adequate view to Offside/Rear of vehicle. (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides of inner rack. ()

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

Pass 16 May 2022 61,190 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 61,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 58,294 miles

Near side rear tyre on 3.0mm (285/35x18)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 58,289 miles

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

Near side rear tyre on 3.0mm (285/35x18)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,733 miles

off side mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,231 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,416 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 34,265 miles

deterioration & severe wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2014 34,265 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

deterioration & severe wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,539 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 33,530 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 32,543 miles

All tyres perishing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 32,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyres perishing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SRS light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,676 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,881 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,891 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,090 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,516 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,953 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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YT52 YWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YT52 YWR, 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 YT52 YWR registered?

YT52 YWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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