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KAR 16X

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,233 mi
Last recorded72,233 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAR 16X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 72,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 69,758 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 69,758 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 67,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2019 67,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 63,733 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some componets in engine bay

plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,974 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 54,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 40,492 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,060 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 15,281 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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KAR 16X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KAR 16X, 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

How do I check the history of KAR 16X?

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What year was KAR 16X registered?

KAR 16X is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is KAR 16X safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAR 16X shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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