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R13 KYY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,750 mi
Last recorded64,750 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 KYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,750 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 64,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 64,346 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 64,149 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,030 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 63,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 63,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber lower ball joint has slight play

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber lower ball joint has play.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Front Shock absorber lower ball joint has play.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,482 miles

Both front shock absorber lower ball joints have play.

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play.

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play.

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers smeary.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,249 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 61,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 56,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 53,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 38,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,148 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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R13 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R13 KYY, 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 R13 KYY registered?

R13 KYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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The MOT history for R13 KYY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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