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59 KKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

66,691 mi
Last recorded66,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 66,691 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 65,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 65,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 62,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,303 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 55,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 54,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,293 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,436 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,704 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 31,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 26,410 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2009 24,185 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,783 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,176 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres worn on edge signs of possible damage to inner side walls

Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn low on tread on edge plus cracks in tread

rear tyres worn on edge signs of possible damage to inner side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2006 15,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 11,572 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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59 KKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 59 KKY, 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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59 KKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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