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M13 CRK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,310 mi
Last recorded55,310 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 CRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 55,310 miles

Boot lid catch faulty

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jan 2019 53,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass tarnished & near fail limit

Fail 8 Jan 2019 53,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror glass tarnished & near fail limit

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on dash indicates a fault

Fail 16 Nov 2017 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

battery light on dash indicates a fault

Pass 21 Nov 2016 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 43,891 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge of tread

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off & nearside steering rack track rods slightly worn

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 39,463 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 36,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 May 2012 34,115 miles

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded / broken

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2012 34,115 miles

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

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

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded / broken

Front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 33,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,754 miles

Offside rear tyre cut - not down to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,255 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,454 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,212 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,791 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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M13 CRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M13 CRK, 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 M13 CRK registered?

M13 CRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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