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K155 MPH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,278 mi
Last recorded74,278 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 MPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 74,278 miles

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

plastic undercovers fitted as standard

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,747 miles

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

handbrake just met efficiency may need attention shortly

Pass 7 Aug 2024 69,386 miles

nearside rear suspension unit misting of oil

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 65,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 61,186 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 60,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 54,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 49,628 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 48,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,358 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspction

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 43,046 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 33,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,765 miles

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

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

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

front disks corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,924 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 25,920 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inside edge.

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,847 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,886 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,872 miles

corrosion and pitting on both front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,387 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 8,655 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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K155 MPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K155 MPH, 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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K155 MPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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