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G16 NCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,408 mi
Last recorded64,408 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 64,408 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2026 64,404 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust sections split & blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 63,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside & nearside rear exhausts cracked around flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 63,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside & nearside rear silencers splitting at joint to centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 65,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside & nearside rear silencers splitting at joint to centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 61,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 58,792 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 58,789 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,281 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 55,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside discs scored & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

head lamp washers poor

Pass 18 Sep 2018 51,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,143 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 47,692 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,750 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,897 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 38,358 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2013 37,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 35,206 miles

front tyres becoming low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 28,520 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,146 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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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G16 NCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G16 NCK, 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 G16 NCK registered?

G16 NCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is G16 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G16 NCK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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