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L600 KSM

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,034 mi
Last recorded42,034 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 KSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 42,034 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 42,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,575 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 40,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 39,955 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,815 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,544 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,511 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 26,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 26,085 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 21,863 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 21,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,927 miles

front discs starting to show signs of very small cracks around drill holes

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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L600 KSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L600 KSM, 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 L600 KSM registered?

L600 KSM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is L600 KSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L600 KSM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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