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111 NUO

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 NUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,956cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 53,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 52,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 52,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,501 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Sep 2019 49,993 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,171 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2018 47,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,588 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,229 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 42,204 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,582 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,204 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,685 miles

All four tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 7 Sep 2012 36,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All four tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 9 Jul 2011 33,560 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,777 miles

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

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

o/s/r exhaust pipe fouling rear bumper.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,291 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,644 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 16,044 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 16,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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111 NUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 111 NUO, 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 111 NUO registered?

111 NUO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is 111 NUO safe to buy?

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