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R6 CKS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,415 mi
Last recorded73,415 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 CKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 73,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 72,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 70,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2023 69,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 67,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,957 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front No. plate delaminating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, plus inner edges smooth. N/S punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 51,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,893 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front catylist's noisey but are effient at time of test

both number plate have water ingress

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,324 miles

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

rear tyres wearing close inside edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,671 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 22 Jun 2010 33,126 miles

f no plate has some water ingress

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,939 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Jun 2008 25,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Jun 2007 21,405 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates started to come apart

n/s/rear tyre has small cuts in side wall

n/s/rear tyure side wall has minor damage

o/s/rear tyre feathered on egdes

rear brakes low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 15,536 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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R6 CKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R6 CKS, 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 R6 CKS registered?

R6 CKS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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