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EJ52 NHP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 83,436 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play at n/s inner steering rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,052 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 82,457 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,258 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 78,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,013 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,970 miles

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

h/ brake low reading needs checking?

n/s front suspension showing signs of oil leaking??

Fail 10 Sep 2013 68,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

h/ brake low reading needs checking?

n/s front suspension showing signs of oil leaking??

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,942 miles

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

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

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

front b/discs worn and lipped.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,759 miles

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

front discs worn scored and lipped!! n/s rear spring dust cover split!!.

washers n/w,! topped up with water on site, no washer additive added!!

Fail 26 Jul 2010 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,738 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,556 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Cannot test brake pipes due to plastiuc covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,529 miles

tapet indicator on mirror and started to work

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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EJ52 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ52 NHP, 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 EJ52 NHP registered?

EJ52 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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