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P22 KFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,806 mi
Last recorded97,806 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,806 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 96,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 95,400 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2024 95,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2022 95,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 92,690 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,864 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,866 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,835 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,663 miles

slight damage o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in n/s/f shock absorber lower ball joint.

Slight play o/s/f shock absorber lower ball joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades wearing.

o/s exhaust heat shield loose.Corroded through fixing.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,977 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

High level stop light lense cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 49,974 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Both front wiper blades slightly smeary

High level stop light lense cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,375 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front no plate back broken but still secure

front no plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/f tyre appears to have been run flat at some point

o/s/r tyre has small damage to sidewall no cord showing

oil leak apparent from front undertray area

Fail 12 Dec 2012 45,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery warning light on

front no plate back broken but still secure

front no plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/f tyre appears to have been run flat at some point

o/s/r tyre has small damage to sidewall no cord showing

oil leak apparent from front undertray area

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,814 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored on inside faces.

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

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

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front inner brake discs heavily pitted

heavy wear on all tyre edges

long parking brake travel

water damage to rear number plate

Fail 13 Dec 2010 35,176 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front inner brake discs heavily pitted

heavy wear on all tyre edges

long parking brake travel

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,546 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,247 miles

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Dec 2007 16,909 miles

offside and nearside front tyres close to limit (inner edges)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,012 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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P22 KFC 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 82.6%.

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 P22 KFC, 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 P22 KFC registered?

P22 KFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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