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KY03 VXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,471 mi
Last recorded105,471 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,471 miles

Both front lower arm dust covers deteriorated

Both rear tyres close to limit and perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2024 105,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli Rosso 285/35ZR 18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45R 18 100Y Pirelli PZero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 105,418 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and are perishing

Small cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall, but not deep enough to ply or cords

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,343 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2021 105,288 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 3mm 285/35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,899 miles

Rear Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 May 2019 104,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,822 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on inner sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall not in excess of requirements

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Air suspension unit attachment to lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Air suspension unit attachment to lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 76,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,216 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 59,130 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,567 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 45,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cuts and low depth to o/s/f tyre

cuts to n/s/r tyre outer wall

low depth to n/s/f tyre

o/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,361 miles

cuts and low depth to o/s/f tyre

cuts to n/s/r tyre outer wall

low depth to n/s/f tyre

o/s/f bottom ball jiont dust cover split

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,252 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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KY03 VXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KY03 VXJ, 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 KY03 VXJ registered?

KY03 VXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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