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EU53 NVC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,915 mi
Last recorded49,915 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 49,915 miles

Front Both front suspension strut dust covers are torn

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

Rear Both rear suspension strut dust covers are torn

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 49,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,510 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,471 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front + both rear tyres 14 years old

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 49,113 miles

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

both front strutt dust covers split

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,033 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,486 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 45,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

both front abc suspension strut dust covers split

both rear abc suspension strut dust covers split

Pass 26 Mar 2016 45,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,049 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wipers deteriorating.

Pass 18 May 2013 44,550 miles

front and rear abc struts dust covers split

front brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre cut outerwall not to cords

rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 44,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,314 miles

Advise right front suspension strut boot split.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,909 miles

front brake discs inner side rusty.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 40,865 miles

Advise tint film on front side windows.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 40,865 miles

Advise tint film on front side windows.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,442 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 38,442 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,818 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 34,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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EU53 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EU53 NVC, 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

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What year was EU53 NVC registered?

EU53 NVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is EU53 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 NVC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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