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FA52 NAG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,249 mi
Last recorded47,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 NAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 47,249 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hydraulic strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,522 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 46,522 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play severe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 45,567 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play severe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,657 miles

engine cover and full undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 19 Jun 2020 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and full undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,671 miles

Front & rear suspension 'bags' - feed hoses - ferrules corrosion.

Tyres - front & rear tread cracking.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 42,699 miles

All tyres showing age cracks

Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,233 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 37,953 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 37,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,610 miles

N/S/F brake disc corroded heavily on inner surface.

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

O/S/F brake disc heavily corroded on inner surface.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,067 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,859 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)

battery warning light illuminated

o/s/rear upper side light not illuminating

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,497 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,366 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,522 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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FA52 NAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FA52 NAG, 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 FA52 NAG registered?

FA52 NAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is FA52 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 NAG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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