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J12 KKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

71,174 mi
Last recorded71,174 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 71,174 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 68,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 62,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 59,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 58,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,127 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/40/zr18 tread on limit. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/35/zr18 tread on limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,258 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,121 miles

n/s front tyre side wall has deep cut close to cords(225/45/r17)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre side wall has deep cut close to cords(225/45/r17)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,691 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,244 miles

Both front tyres going bald on inner egdes advise tracking check

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 23,521 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 14,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 11,033 miles

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

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

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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J12 KKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J12 KKY, 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 J12 KKY registered?

J12 KKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 December 2003.

Is J12 KKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 KKY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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