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YX03 LPY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,337 mi
Last recorded43,337 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer-wall 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 41,625 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 41,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2024 39,511 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 37,818 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 36,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 35,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,992 miles

CORROSION ON BAKE DISCS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 34,989 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 34,311 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage, has been driven when flat

Rear tyres low centre tread

surface rust on all discs

Fail 11 Jan 2018 34,310 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage, has been driven when flat

Rear tyres low centre tread

surface rust on all discs

Pass 29 Dec 2016 33,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,683 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 31,890 miles

A B C . Active body control warning light on

Oil loss on to under trys

o/s/f tyre pressure found low

Fail 29 Oct 2015 31,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

A B C . Active body control warning light on

Oil loss on to under trys

o/s/f tyre pressure found low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 28,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 24,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 20,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 16,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 15,197 miles

fluid stains on n/s/f of under tray

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,083 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 LPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

YX03 LPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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