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YY03 OAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 15,872 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 14,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 14,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 12,462 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 11,710 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 11,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 11,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,251 miles

Front tyres perishing

Rear tyres perishing

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,203 miles

Front tyres age cracked

Rear tyres age cracked

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 28 Apr 2016 11,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 11,018 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 9,580 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,768 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,343 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 7,784 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 7,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 7,768 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,581 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 6,605 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,977 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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YY03 OAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY03 OAZ, 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 YY03 OAZ registered?

YY03 OAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is YY03 OAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 OAZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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