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WM03 KYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,254 mi
Last recorded90,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 KYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,254 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 89,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish inbetween tread pattern. 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to perish inbetween tread pattern. 255/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 87,881 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 86,926 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 85,972 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,877 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,919 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 78,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 76,731 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 76,731 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 75,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF Tyre Bald Inner Edge

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

Oil leak

Sil Covers Fitted

Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel Arch Liners Fitted

Pass 11 May 2012 73,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,378 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low - soon require replacement.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear parking brake not locking

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 10 Mar 2008 47,801 miles

front discs ridged and scored

nearside front control arm gaitor split

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,645 miles

Front discs low.

Play in front wheel bearings.

Slit in o/s/f inner tyre wall.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,832 miles

rear number plate water damaged

wipers not clearing very well

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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WM03 KYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WM03 KYC, 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 WM03 KYC registered?

WM03 KYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is WM03 KYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM03 KYC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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