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LN03 KBK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

66,737 mi
Last recorded66,737 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 KBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 64,676 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 64,676 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,294 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2021 63,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn subframe front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,273 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2020 62,273 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2019 60,061 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2019 60,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,204 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,880 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 52,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 49,775 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,573 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre slight cut and crack

Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,793 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

nearside rear tyre slight cut and crack

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,073 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 40,073 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,585 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,839 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 18,376 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside repeater lens missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 13,559 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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LN03 KBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LN03 KBK, 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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LN03 KBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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