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KV03 NTX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,417 mi
Last recorded76,417 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 NTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 76,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 75,055 miles

Front both tyres cracking up

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 75,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front both tyres cracking up

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,187 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear tyres wearing low and feathering

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear tyres wearing low and feathering

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2014 68,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,430 miles

Both front tyre's close to wear indicator,s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 62,951 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,425 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 54,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,104 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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KV03 NTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV03 NTX, 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 KV03 NTX registered?

KV03 NTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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