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K50 KOM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 79,925 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 78,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,476 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2014 73,466 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

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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K50 KOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K50 KOM, 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 K50 KOM registered?

K50 KOM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is K50 KOM safe to buy?

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