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KM53 GKY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 GKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 108,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Press in type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2018 90,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Press in type (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,649 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 11 Nov 2015 75,055 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 63,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,233 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,275 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,782 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and tread starting to peel recomend renewal

front brake discs poor /imbalence near legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,627 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,508 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,167 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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KM53 GKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KM53 GKY, 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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KM53 GKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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