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KD03 BDU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,657 mi
Last recorded110,657 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 BDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 110,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,092 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,616 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 109,148 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 108,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 107,436 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to anti roll bar bottom link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,817 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,349 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,341 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,900 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 99,235 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 93,454 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 93,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside mirror distorted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 75,297 miles

central locking not working

offside repeater in mirror loose

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

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)

SRS warning

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,294 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)

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,628 miles

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 22 Mar 2011 58,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,134 miles

engine management warning light on, diagnostic?

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2007 26,795 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing slightly on edges

full body undertray fitted

o/s headlamp aim at lower limit

Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,437 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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KD03 BDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KD03 BDU, 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 KD03 BDU registered?

KD03 BDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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