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MK52 KER

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

83,093 mi
Last recorded83,093 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 83,093 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 83,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 78,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,184 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 71,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,609 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,025 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,458 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,951 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,916 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 27,825 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 25,776 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 25,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 22,738 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,305 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,631 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 8,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 6,920 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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MK52 KER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 MK52 KER, 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 MK52 KER registered?

MK52 KER is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is MK52 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 KER shows 27 tests with a 85.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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