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K55 HOS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,485 mi
Last recorded28,485 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 HOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,485 miles

Suspension protective covers deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2025 28,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension protective boots split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension protective boots split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension protective boots split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 27,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension protective boots split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 26,650 miles

Suspension protective boots split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,380 miles

Shock absorber dust covers split

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2020 25,776 miles

front and rear shock absorbers dust covers split

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,153 miles

front and rear shock absorbers dust covers split

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2019 25,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

front and rear shock absorbers dust covers split

plastic covers fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,829 miles

shock absorber dust covers split but not preventing the ingress of dirt

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,411 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 21,835 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 14 Jul 2015 21,205 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

shock absorber dust covers damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,177 miles

All shock absorber dust covers are split

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,198 miles

All four shock absorber dust covers are split

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2012 17,384 miles

All the shock absorber dust covers are split

Fail 25 Sep 2012 17,384 miles

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

All the shock absorber dust covers are split

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 14,355 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm towards outer edge.

plastic covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Sep 2008 13,460 miles

offside front lower rear wishbone ball joint boot split

plastic covers fitted under vehicle at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,065 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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K55 HOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K55 HOS, 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 K55 HOS registered?

K55 HOS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is K55 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 HOS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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