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AY03 NVH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,259 mi
Last recorded49,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 49,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 46,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Fail 24 Jan 2025 46,441 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 44,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Fail 12 Jan 2024 44,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror glass discoloured.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 41,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 39,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 39,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tearing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And tearing on inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where visible (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,241 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 37,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 35,566 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and perished in tread area

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

engine covers/under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 34,333 miles

Front tyres in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2016 34,332 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front tyres in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,525 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer edge

Nearside front tyre is cracking on tread areas

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 27,559 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 27,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 26,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,981 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,734 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 20,624 miles

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 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 22 Sep 2008 18,153 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,142 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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AY03 NVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AY03 NVH, 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 AY03 NVH registered?

AY03 NVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 21 July 2003.

Is AY03 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 NVH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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