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RG03 CKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,296 mi
Last recorded140,296 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 CKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 140,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 136,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 125,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 124,111 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 124,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,492 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,509 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 99,508 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 89,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear brake hanging on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,615 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to undre side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspec t steering and suspen sion fully.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,448 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2011 64,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,271 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,923 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,775 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Nov 2008 46,762 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2007 43,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,844 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 32,844 miles

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

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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RG03 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RG03 CKJ, 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 RG03 CKJ registered?

RG03 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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