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V28 KMC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

53,145 mi
Last recorded53,145 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 KMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 53,145 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 53,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 52,398 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 52,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 51,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in both front lower air suspension unit mounting ball joints.

under trays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 50,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,288 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 50,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,373 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,373 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2017 48,271 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,028 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 47,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,475 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 31,475 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 29,119 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 24,007 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,310 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,289 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,718 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,912 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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V28 KMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V28 KMC, 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 V28 KMC registered?

V28 KMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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