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EU03 KVM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,272 mi
Last recorded71,272 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 71,272 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 71,272 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 70,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 69,703 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 61,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,299 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,299 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no reverse light

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,169 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 56,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 54,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 48,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc heavilly worn/pitted on inside

o/s/f brake disc heavilly worn/pitted on inside

Pass 22 Sep 2010 46,460 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,887 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 43,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 38,391 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,768 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,766 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,324 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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EU03 KVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EU03 KVM, 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 EU03 KVM registered?

EU03 KVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is EU03 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 KVM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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