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EN53 NJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,930 mi
Last recorded31,930 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 31,930 miles

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 31,930 miles

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

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,679 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 30,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 30,482 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 30,474 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust systems (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 May 2017 30,097 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,856 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 27,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,864 miles

E M Light on

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,886 miles

Engine light on dashboard

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 17,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,723 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 7,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006

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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EN53 NJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EN53 NJZ, 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 EN53 NJZ registered?

EN53 NJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is EN53 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NJZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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