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KA52 BUN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA52 BUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,256 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,905 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 98,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,795 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 83,191 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,729 miles

all brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 70,729 miles

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

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 61,896 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,164 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW IN THE CENTRE SECTION

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 43,491 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,527 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 35,518 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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KA52 BUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KA52 BUN, 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 KA52 BUN registered?

KA52 BUN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KA52 BUN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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