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K333 SYM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,879 mi
Last recorded46,879 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 SYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 46,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,924 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 45,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 42,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,920 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,635 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 34,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,123 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 33,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inside face

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,424 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,424 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,981 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,737 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 10,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 9,062 miles

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

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

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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K333 SYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K333 SYM, 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 K333 SYM registered?

K333 SYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is K333 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K333 SYM shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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