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KG03 FNU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,734 mi
Last recorded55,734 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 FNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,734 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

advise handbrake effort just meets minimum requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded [pipe to flexible hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded [pipe to flexible hose] (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

battery light on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,249 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

battery light is on

engine crankshaft pulley is distorted

Fail 16 Dec 2022 53,249 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault code read & cleared the fault codes (7.1.6 (a))

battery light is on

engine crankshaft pulley is distorted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,780 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 48,677 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,948 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,824 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,734 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 44,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,109 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,007 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 41,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,879 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 31 Aug 2010 35,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,337 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 31,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,231 miles

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 27 May 2006 13,465 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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KG03 FNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KG03 FNU, 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 KG03 FNU registered?

KG03 FNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KG03 FNU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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