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DV52 NJV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,369 mi
Last recorded89,369 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2026 89,148 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 86,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 84,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 81,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover worn

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)

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,905 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,905 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,911 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 59,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 40,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,979 miles

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 31 Jul 2006 25,895 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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DV52 NJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc 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 DV52 NJV, 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 DV52 NJV registered?

DV52 NJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DV52 NJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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