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KH03 AVW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,991 mi
Last recorded74,991 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 74,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 72,287 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,247 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 61,610 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,380 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,321 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,893 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,637 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,868 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,868 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,546 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 34,579 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,627 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,722 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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KH03 AVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KH03 AVW, 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 KH03 AVW registered?

KH03 AVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KH03 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH03 AVW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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