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RN03 KWC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 112,280 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,718 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 90,398 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,374 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 80,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,963 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,839 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs warning lamp on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning on

Fail 29 Mar 2012 46,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,821 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wall damage and wearing on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre slight wall damage and wearing on edge

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 32,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,471 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 9,037 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,714 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 KWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KWC, 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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RN03 KWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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