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KB03 OGS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,051 mi
Last recorded57,051 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 57,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,413 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 55,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 50,596 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 50,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 39,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Front & rear (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,505 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 34,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 29,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,502 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 26,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,312 miles

both rear tyres have small chunks out of outer sidewalls but not showing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,503 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 13,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,198 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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KB03 OGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KB03 OGS, 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 KB03 OGS registered?

KB03 OGS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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