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CK03 ZVR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,724 mi
Last recorded70,724 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 ZVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 70,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 69,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower, Outer arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, Outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower, inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 66,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Rack noise/knock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 63,638 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 63,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 62,984 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 58,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 58,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 57,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,346 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,331 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,485 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre hr rated m+s type

Pass 17 May 2011 39,003 miles

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

n/s/r shock absorber leaking close to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,765 miles

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

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

front number plate slight crack

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 23,643 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 18,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 18,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CK03 ZVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CK03 ZVR, 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 CK03 ZVR registered?

CK03 ZVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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