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KS03 AVY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

90,312 mi
Last recorded90,312 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,312 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,393 miles

Offside Front brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 19 Jul 2022 86,263 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,831 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 78,339 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,960 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,608 miles

Engine and under body cover

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SRS warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 39,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,214 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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KS03 AVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KS03 AVY, 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 KS03 AVY registered?

KS03 AVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is KS03 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 AVY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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