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LS03 NUX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,325 mi
Last recorded94,325 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (under tray has signs of fluid) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Pedal Reserve Travel Acceptable at Present (Appears System Requires Adjustment or Repair )

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 92,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel Pipe between fuel tank and fuel pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple places. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light is dull

Pass 18 May 2018 87,932 miles

Covers fitted underneath covering brake and fuel pipes.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2018 87,932 miles

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

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

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

Covers fitted underneath covering brake and fuel pipes.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 May 2017 86,269 miles

Covers fitted.

Pass 12 May 2016 83,601 miles

Covers fitted.

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

Fail 6 May 2016 83,601 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Covers fitted.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

advise front tyres worn on inside edge and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,464 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,194 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 64,301 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,364 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,739 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2007 31,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2006 23,941 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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LS03 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LS03 NUX, 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 LS03 NUX registered?

LS03 NUX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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