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K155 RWM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,339 mi
Last recorded48,339 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,995 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,450 miles

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Jun 2024 47,450 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 47,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 47,093 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,666 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 36,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 31,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 26,262 miles

n/s/r wheel has a welded repair

o/s/r wheel has a welded repair

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,603 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 16,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,376 miles

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

large under trays

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,491 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

large under trays

near/side front disc corroding on inside

strongly advise off/side front back plate bent

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 RWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K155 RWM, 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 K155 RWM registered?

K155 RWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is K155 RWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 RWM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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