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M13 NJN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 85,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre exhaust sleeves deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower most rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 85,379 miles

Rear fog lamp not working brake illuminates when fog on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both centre exhaust sleeves deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower most rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot slightly weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 81,049 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 81,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre damaged, cords just visible (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,491 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,491 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 77,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,600 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 71,482 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 68,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,431 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and perished 255 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 53,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 43,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,853 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,893 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,391 miles

Mild dampness around power steering pump

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,165 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,937 miles

UNDER SIDE INSPECTION DONE BEST AS POSIBLE DUE TO COVERS FRONT TO REAR

Pass 5 May 2007 14,774 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 10,654 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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M13 NJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc 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 M13 NJN, 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 M13 NJN registered?

M13 NJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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