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KO03 EFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,879 mi
Last recorded60,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO03 EFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 60,688 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 60,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,305 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,280 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside inner steering joint slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2015 55,413 miles

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

both front + nearside rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 51,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,640 miles

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

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 11 Apr 2013 51,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,377 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 47,373 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 42,739 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,338 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 39,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 22,610 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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KO03 EFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KO03 EFK, 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 KO03 EFK registered?

KO03 EFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is KO03 EFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO03 EFK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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