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YX53 KVC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,795 mi
Last recorded65,795 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 65,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 64,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 63,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,677 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,430 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 61,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,573 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 55,249 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,623 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,300 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,504 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,826 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,176 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,246 miles

Oil leak

engine management light stays on

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

s.r.s. light stays on

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,385 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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YX53 KVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YX53 KVC, 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 YX53 KVC registered?

YX53 KVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is YX53 KVC safe to buy?

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