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T5 KBC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,461 mi
Last recorded132,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 KBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 132,461 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 132,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 132,334 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 132,330 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 132,330 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 131,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 131,914 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 131,304 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 131,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 128,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 128,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 127,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 127,197 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 119,899 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 110,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,282 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,925 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 81,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,654 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 94,954 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,886 miles

Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers door mirror starting to go cloudy

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,506 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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T5 KBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T5 KBC, 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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T5 KBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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