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EW03 NRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW03 NRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 82,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 75,949 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 70,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 66,248 miles

Offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,791 miles

Nearside Door mirror housing loose.

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust link bracket broken.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 62,717 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Main beam stalk/switch faulty. (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Door mirror housing loose.

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust link bracket broken.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,501 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to split/crack around circumfence.

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror housing loose/broken on mounting.

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 59,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyre treads starting to split/crack around circumfence.

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror housing loose/broken on mounting.

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,740 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and cracking on inner tyre wall.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and cracking on inner tyre wall.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,194 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 44,653 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,703 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 40,703 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,368 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,871 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,456 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,207 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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EW03 NRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EW03 NRX, 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 EW03 NRX registered?

EW03 NRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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