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KV03 VRY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,683 mi
Last recorded22,683 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 22,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 22,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 22,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,566 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 20,360 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 19,388 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 17,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,068 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 13,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,616 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 12,004 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,360 miles

very slight misting of all four suspension struts

Pass 17 Jul 2012 10,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 9,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,566 miles

Surface wear in front discs

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 6,881 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 6,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,674 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 VRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KV03 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

KV03 VRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is KV03 VRY safe to buy?

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