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EA03 NCD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,027 mi
Last recorded66,027 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 NCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 66,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 65,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 64,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 50,531 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 9 May 2011 42,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 42,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,257 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 36,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,994 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front centre jack point smashed by sleeping policeman or similar. part no 230 628 0149

largest portion of undertray broken and pushed toward left hand exhaust

rear number plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,471 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 25,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 20,208 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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EA03 NCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA03 NCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA03 NCD?

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What year was EA03 NCD registered?

EA03 NCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EA03 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 NCD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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