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EF03 KHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,628 mi
Last recorded39,628 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 39,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 39,349 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 39,182 miles

All four brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres starting to wear low on tread

Pass 12 May 2017 38,457 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,743 miles

rear tyres on 3mm 255/45/17

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,709 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 35,780 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,782 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,060 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

the rear number plate is slightly disfigured

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,892 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 15,922 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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EF03 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EF03 KHD, 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 EF03 KHD registered?

EF03 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is EF03 KHD safe to buy?

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