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RN52 KZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,822 mi
Last recorded139,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 KZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 139,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 138,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,945 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 125,851 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 125,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 117,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 113,615 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 113,615 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,575 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 112,822 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 111,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,413 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,454 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,437 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,161 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 80,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,326 miles

front discs lipped and scored

load knocking noise from rear

nearside front castor arm gaitor split

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front shock absorber damp

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Sep 2007 62,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 52,146 miles

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

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

Front brakes getting low.

O/s/f tyre getting low.

Play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,342 miles

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

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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RN52 KZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN52 KZJ, 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 RN52 KZJ registered?

RN52 KZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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