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RN03 KRE

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,777 mi
Last recorded160,777 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 160,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 159,299 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 157,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,442 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 155,088 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 154,731 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 154,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 153,704 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 153,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 151,346 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 151,346 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 149,749 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 146,175 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 13 Mar 2017 141,657 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 141,648 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,836 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 130,630 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)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 130,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,120 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 125,120 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 118,747 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 114,964 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 100,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,891 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,290 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 76,745 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 76,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,553 miles

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

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

Nearside front shock absorber damp

STRONG ADVISORY: Inner tread lifting heavilly on both front tyres

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,818 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 844 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 651 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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RN03 KRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RN03 KRE, 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 RN03 KRE registered?

RN03 KRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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