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YX03 AJN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,878 mi
Last recorded85,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 AJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 85,878 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside - front arms, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & Nearside - cracking/perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 85,719 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under vehicle covers

Fail 17 Oct 2024 85,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 85,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 85,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 84,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,907 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,972 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,294 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,186 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,011 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

cranksharft pulley deteriorated

nearside front steering inner tie rod has play

offside front tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,643 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,656 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,337 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,105 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,979 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 36,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 26,274 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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YX03 AJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YX03 AJN, 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 YX03 AJN registered?

YX03 AJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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