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N3 KUU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 KUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,968 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 101,750 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 98,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 98,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front some surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,584 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 86,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 75,075 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 75,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 68,527 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,422 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2007 29,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

SRS Lamp on

Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,292 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS Lamp on

Pass 24 May 2006 22,021 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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N3 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N3 KUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N3 KUU registered?

N3 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is N3 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 KUU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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