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R1 KJS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,414 mi
Last recorded32,414 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 KJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2024 32,414 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 31,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 31,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 30,361 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 29,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,312 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 27,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,607 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,640 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 22,545 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,609 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 16,309 miles

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

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

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

ns & osf brake discs starting to crack around drill holes in disc

osf tyre inside side wall starting to perrish & split

park brake nearly at the end of its travel

Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,838 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 10,851 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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R1 KJS 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 R1 KJS, 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 R1 KJS registered?

R1 KJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is R1 KJS safe to buy?

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