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C14 NYC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,431 mi
Last recorded57,431 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 NYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 57,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 56,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,982 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 54,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 53,295 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 53,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 50,877 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 50,877 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,843 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 32,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,404 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,819 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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C14 NYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C14 NYC, 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 NYC registered?

C14 NYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is C14 NYC safe to buy?

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