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AG03 NWR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,704 mi
Last recorded66,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,704 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 66,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,746 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 62,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 61,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 58,242 miles

All brake pipes are rusty on ferrules

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play from inner steering arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 58,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All brake pipes are rusty on ferrules

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play from inner steering arm

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,906 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 20 Dec 2016 53,290 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken ratchet and release (3.1.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 47,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,519 miles

both rear tyres are wearing a little low

Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 30,271 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have surface rust on the inner surfaces

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 17,805 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006

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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AG03 NWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,513cc 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 AG03 NWR, 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 AG03 NWR registered?

AG03 NWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is AG03 NWR safe to buy?

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