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X7 KSW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 KSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,573 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 141,609 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 141,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 139,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 134,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 134,868 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,532 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 121,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 84,719 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,062 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play detected at offside and nearside front steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 16,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jul 2007 13,615 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 12 May 2006 10,336 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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X7 KSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X7 KSW, 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 X7 KSW registered?

X7 KSW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is X7 KSW safe to buy?

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