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D3 NLD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

102,216 mi
Last recorded102,216 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 101,862 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 101,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,485 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2018 92,163 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 86,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner camber control centre bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear outside tyre wall small cut

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner camber control centre bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,530 miles

Active body control system indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 285/30R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 80,688 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,426 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,927 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dampness at nearside front adaptive suspension unit

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,734 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE FRONT INNER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,505 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing round inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,666 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,991 miles

1.N/S/F air/fluid suspenion unit has be cleaned previous. Checked for any leaks all ok on inspection and test.

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 49,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 39,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,254 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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D3 NLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D3 NLD, 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 D3 NLD registered?

D3 NLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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