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G9 CKS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,951 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 99,773 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,384 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,635 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 95,546 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower Effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,415 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 28 May 2016 94,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 26 May 2015 91,005 miles

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 23 May 2015 90,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,559 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 79,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,953 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,132 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 64,101 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,133 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,101 miles

brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,234 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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G9 CKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G9 CKS, 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 G9 CKS registered?

G9 CKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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