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K50 LRR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

66,616 mi
Last recorded66,616 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 LRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 66,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 65,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,475 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 61,024 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,737 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 60,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 59,943 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,552 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,009 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,926 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 51,916 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn and in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,696 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,326 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear from inner edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,610 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,612 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,166 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 33,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,441 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,167 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,509 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,233 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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K50 LRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K50 LRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K50 LRR registered?

K50 LRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is K50 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 LRR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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