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G9 NTT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,214 mi
Last recorded111,214 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 NTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,157 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,157 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 108,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,620 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre near wear indicators

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,175 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 100,129 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 98,371 miles

Front 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 30 Apr 2014 94,544 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 92,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 91,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,530 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 35,421 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,437 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

srs warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Nov 2006 24,437 miles

srs warning light illuminated

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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G9 NTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G9 NTT, 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 G9 NTT registered?

G9 NTT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is G9 NTT safe to buy?

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