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KW03 XJB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

249,244 mi
Last recorded249,244 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 XJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 249,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp dipped beams dim

Fail 23 Jul 2024 249,090 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms inner bushes (rear of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp dipped beams dim

Pass 27 Jan 2023 242,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 20 Jan 2023 241,592 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both/lamps lack of pattern. (poss lens faded or bulbs) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2022 226,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 206,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 206,838 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 188,879 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 188,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 165,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage ball joint (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 153,249 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 153,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 153,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,773 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint TRACK CONTROL ARM EXCESS PLAY TIE BAR+ BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,182 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smearing

n/s/f side wall damaged

several chips in windscreen

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

front wipers smearing

n/s/f side wall damaged

several chips in windscreen

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,837 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,511 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,042 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 66,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 60,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,953 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,780 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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KW03 XJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KW03 XJB, 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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KW03 XJB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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