MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
under trays fitted to vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges
rear tyres wearing on centre tread(around 3mm)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?
Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YX53 VEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 YX53 VEA, 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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How do I check the history of YX53 VEA?
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What year was YX53 VEA registered?
YX53 VEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is YX53 VEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX53 VEA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YX53 VEA have outstanding finance?
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