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J7 KSO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 KSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 66,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 64,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 63,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,812 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 14 Dec 2017 57,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit (3 to 4mm)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2017 57,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit (3 to 4mm)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 54,499 miles

Nearside Front tyre down to 2mm

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 225x45x17w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 50,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,865 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

oil leak from auto gearbox

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,407 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 33,555 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,441 miles

advise slight cut on o/s/r outer sidewall of tyre not showin any cords

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,250 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

SRS light on

Fail 12 Dec 2007 21,212 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 10 Oct 2006 14,062 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall damaged

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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J7 KSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J7 KSO, 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 J7 KSO registered?

J7 KSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is J7 KSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 KSO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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