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20 KRB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 KRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 116,362 miles

Offside Front slight play inner steering tie rod

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,541 miles

slight play o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,135 miles

slight play inner steering tie rods

Pass 20 Oct 2022 111,301 miles

slight play o/s/f inner tie rod end

Pass 6 Oct 2021 106,496 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 106,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 104,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front lower arm ball joint boots slightly perished

Pass 6 Apr 2018 85,002 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,826 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,719 miles

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

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

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,571 miles

advise front wiper blades

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,514 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,438 miles

Rear registration plate is deteriorating / partially faded but is NOT likely to be misread

Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,432 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate is deteriorated / partially faded but is NOT likely to be misread

Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,917 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,910 miles

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

plastic sills fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2006 38,117 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 38,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic covers fitted to sills

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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20 KRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 20 KRB, 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 20 KRB registered?

20 KRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is 20 KRB safe to buy?

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