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BP03 KJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,744 mi
Last recorded64,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 64,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 64,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,233 miles

Battery warning

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 62,447 miles

Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Both (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 50,330 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,012 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 38,012 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 34,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,157 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,449 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 27,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand/brake travel long

large under trays

two emission sheets printed

Pass 29 May 2008 23,225 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,019 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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BP03 KJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BP03 KJY, 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 BP03 KJY registered?

BP03 KJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BP03 KJY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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