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DA03 NJK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,864 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 116,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 113,273 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 113,264 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,654 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,383 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,037 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,016 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 96,448 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 93,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2014 90,940 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,177 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,682 miles

cat has been welded

Fail 11 May 2011 79,672 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 64,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,366 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 66,575 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 49,756 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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DA03 NJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA03 NJK, 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 DA03 NJK registered?

DA03 NJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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