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KX53 AYW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 AYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 123,400 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 123,160 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,913 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 121,910 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,487 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 120,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material entering wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 112,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 107,774 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 102,557 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,442 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,978 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,536 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,924 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 67,415 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,603 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 64,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 64,388 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,518 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

off side front jacking point missing

Pass 14 May 2009 48,923 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 42,997 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 42,997 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has a set of four non-genuine Exhaust Catalysts fitted to it. Emissions on test found to be higher than expected but still within MOT Test limits.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,724 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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KX53 AYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KX53 AYW, 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 KX53 AYW registered?

KX53 AYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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