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M1 KUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,448 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,453 miles

left side of horn push faulty ( does not return)

Pass 19 Apr 2019 86,030 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 85,949 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,855 miles

Nearside Rear binding slightly.

Offside Rear binding slightly.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dashboard (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 79,891 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on dashboard (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,091 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,427 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,092 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 61,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 57,629 miles

front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 12 May 2009 51,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 43,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,843 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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M1 KUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 M1 KUJ, 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 M1 KUJ registered?

M1 KUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for M1 KUJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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