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C14 NCS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,818 mi
Last recorded50,818 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 NCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 50,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 285/35/18 97y pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 49,212 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 48,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 48,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,371 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 45,565 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,531 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 44,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 42,227 miles

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

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 20 May 2014 40,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 40,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,475 miles

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

nearside front tyre has damage to side wall

offside front tyre has damaged to side wall

Pass 11 May 2007 29,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,657 miles

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

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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C14 NCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C14 NCS, 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 C14 NCS registered?

C14 NCS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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