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RX53 KHO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,241 mi
Last recorded111,241 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,241 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,002 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 83,223 miles

Slight misting of oil on nearside rear suspension strut

Fail 2 Jul 2013 83,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight misting of oil on nearside rear suspension strut

Pass 8 May 2012 71,097 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 67,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,817 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,606 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)

some damage to side wall on n/s/front tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2007 41,129 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,127 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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RX53 KHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RX53 KHO, 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 RX53 KHO registered?

RX53 KHO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is RX53 KHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 KHO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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