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X24 KSG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

35,322 mi
Last recorded35,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX24 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,322 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 33,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 31,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 29,918 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,670 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 28,670 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 27,730 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 27,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 25,613 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 23,311 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 23,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 21,772 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 21,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,763 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 19,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 18,259 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 29 May 2014 18,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 6 Jun 2013 17,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 15,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 13,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 12,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 10,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,034 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 9,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2007 7,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X24 KSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 X24 KSG, 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 X24 KSG registered?

X24 KSG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is X24 KSG safe to buy?

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