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KT53 VFG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,342 mi
Last recorded47,342 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 47,342 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,748 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,957 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 41,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,123 miles

nearside front wheel scrached """"" rear wheel scratched offside rear wheel scratch

Pass 8 Oct 2008 29,865 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,081 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

slight corrosion to inside of front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,283 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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KT53 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KT53 VFG, 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

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What year was KT53 VFG registered?

KT53 VFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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