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KAN 6A

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 6A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,455 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,359 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 68,256 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front wipers slight smearing

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,104 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 68,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,519 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,742 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,013 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,464 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,946 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,655 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,923 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 21,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,757 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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KAN 6A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KAN 6A, 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 KAN 6A registered?

KAN 6A is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is KAN 6A safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAN 6A shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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