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V12 KNP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,444 mi
Last recorded126,444 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,444 miles

Undertrays

Pass 12 Dec 2017 125,842 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 125,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,851 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 123,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 119,111 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 119,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 113,407 miles

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

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 6 Nov 2013 113,370 miles

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

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

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 13 Oct 2012 110,025 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 103,596 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 97,203 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,327 miles

damage front n/plate

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

unable ti check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody components correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,931 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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V12 KNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V12 KNP, 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 V12 KNP registered?

V12 KNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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