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KS03 SCO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,565 mi
Last recorded71,565 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 SCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,565 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under components corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,153 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,863 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,566 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 60,566 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,488 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 59,488 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,204 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 30,475 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,345 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2009 22,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,661 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 10,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 10,560 miles

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

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 SCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS03 SCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS03 SCO?

You can check the full history of KS03 SCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS03 SCO registered?

KS03 SCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is KS03 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 SCO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS03 SCO have outstanding finance?

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