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YV03 WZS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 WZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 59,719 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 57,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,465 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,352 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 50,520 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,166 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 45,788 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,195 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,671 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inside edge

slight play in rear hub support bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,802 miles

O/S/F jacking pont missing at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,629 miles

O/S/F jacking point missing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre getting low on inner edge

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F jacking point missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,344 miles

srs light on

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SRS light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,744 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 29,604 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,946 miles

front torque strut bushes worn

slight play in rear hub suport bushes

Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,946 miles

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

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

front torque strut bushes worn

slight play in rear hub suport bushes

Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,129 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,298 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 8,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YV03 WZS 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 YV03 WZS, 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 YV03 WZS registered?

YV03 WZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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