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X5 KMB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,102 mi
Last recorded123,102 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 KMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,902 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 114,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,517 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 102,197 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 92,289 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 88,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 80,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 71,972 miles

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 2 May 2011 59,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 488,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,458 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge.

nail in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,160 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 22,160 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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X5 KMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X5 KMB, 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 X5 KMB registered?

X5 KMB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is X5 KMB safe to buy?

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