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MKV 1P

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,938 mi
Last recorded85,938 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKV 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 85,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,561 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 84,103 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,687 miles

both front shocks have slight play in bottom ball joint fixing points

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 83,290 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,752 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2017 81,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 81,241 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,241 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 80,932 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 79,066 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 77,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 77,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 76,752 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 76,540 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 76,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 57,765 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,119 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 40,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 38,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,490 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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MKV 1P is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKV 1P, 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 MKV 1P registered?

MKV 1P is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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