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K14 LYN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 LYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 104,416 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 104,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,357 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 99,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,189 miles

Offside tie rod end slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,654 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,084 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 85,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,204 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,575 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 65,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 53,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 48,417 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,361 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,092 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 22,707 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,672 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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K14 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K14 LYN, 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 K14 LYN registered?

K14 LYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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