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F2 NBR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,118 mi
Last recorded93,118 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 NBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 93,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 88,588 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 88,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 19 Aug 2020 86,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 85,377 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,306 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 82,221 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 45 ZR 17 98Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 78,070 miles

Both rear tyres slightly misshaped and cracking in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,799 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,104 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,694 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,204 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,075 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

front to rear metal brake pipes under a plastic cover

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 42,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,165 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 22,081 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)

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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F2 NBR 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 F2 NBR, 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 F2 NBR registered?

F2 NBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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