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OW03 KXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,124 mi
Last recorded26,124 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 26,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 25,976 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 25,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 25,591 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 24,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 24,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 23,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,303 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,508 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 20,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 17,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,667 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 11,189 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 6,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 2,255 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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OW03 KXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW03 KXX, 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 OW03 KXX registered?

OW03 KXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is OW03 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 KXX shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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