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M3 MKG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 88,365 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 88,099 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,689 miles

TPM light on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2023 87,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged o/s wing mirror glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,081 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror glass is slightly discolored

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left/right slightly (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside mirror glass is dull/ dark

Pass 14 Feb 2018 85,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded left/right (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded left/right front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 85,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 83,624 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 83,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CASTOR (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,071 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 75,747 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,824 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 39,425 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,287 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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M3 MKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 M3 MKG, 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 M3 MKG registered?

M3 MKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is M3 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 MKG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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