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FB53 KOW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,514 mi
Last recorded90,514 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 90,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 90,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 86,662 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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FB53 KOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB53 KOW, 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 FB53 KOW registered?

FB53 KOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FB53 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 KOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB53 KOW have outstanding finance?

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