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KB03 MWP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,531 mi
Last recorded137,531 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 137,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2023 133,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres cracking

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 132,455 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 126,462 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 122,420 miles

car vibrates upon rev up of engine(poss oil filled engine mounts worn)

signs of oil leaks under car

Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,034 miles

both rear tyres worn very low

Fail 22 Jul 2019 117,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 21 Jul 2018 108,697 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 91,389 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 82,552 miles

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing low.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to checkdoor sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,975 miles

front + rear discs slightly lipped

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 May 2010 33,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

passenger front suspension noisey when hitting bumps on road

Pass 16 May 2009 30,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,084 miles

NSF Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 28,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

wear front discs

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,079 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 May 2007 23,850 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,790 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 17,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KB03 MWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KB03 MWP, 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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KB03 MWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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