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HK53 KZA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,995 mi
Last recorded20,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 KZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,995 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 20,995 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,650 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,338 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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HK53 KZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK53 KZA, 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

How do I check the history of HK53 KZA?

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What year was HK53 KZA registered?

HK53 KZA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is HK53 KZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 KZA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK53 KZA have outstanding finance?

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