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K30 BOT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 BOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 60,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear heat shield corroded and loose

Offside Rear light has LED's not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 56,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working L.E.D.s out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,887 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 54,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 39,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre cracked and perished

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage not showing cord

Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,191 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,850 miles

front and rear tyres are starting to crack

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s/f jacking point is damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f ball joint dust cover split

Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,545 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,060 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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K30 BOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K30 BOT, 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 K30 BOT registered?

K30 BOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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