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3 KJE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

35,465 mi
Last recorded35,465 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 35,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,970 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 34,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 33,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 33,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 32,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 32,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,694 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 31,694 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,913 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,077 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 28,360 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,300 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 22,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,054 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 18,078 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 14,447 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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3 KJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 3 KJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 KJE registered?

3 KJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is 3 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 KJE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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