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N11 SLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,705 mi
Last recorded130,705 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN11 SLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 130,705 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,806 miles

Center rubber mount for propshaft cracked/split

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Minor damage to underside at the front end, fluid leaking around damaged area possibly ac oil?

Rattling/knocking noise on acceleration and deceleration of engine speed from underside of vehicle.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 110,805 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Possible fault with release mechanism (release handle very loose) (3.1.2)

Center rubber mount for propshaft cracked/split

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Minor damage to underside at the front end, fluid leaking around damaged area possibly ac oil?

Rattling/knocking noise on acceleration and deceleration of engine speed from underside of vehicle.

Fail 23 Dec 2016 110,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,808 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 99,291 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,208 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,471 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

parking brake release

Pass 7 Apr 2011 79,179 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,761 miles

n/s/f seat belt buckle plastic shroud incomplete, but still functions correctly

Fail 26 Mar 2010 69,723 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f seat belt buckle plastic shroud incomplete, but still functions correctly

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,707 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)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 22,097 miles

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

Offside Front 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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N11 SLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N11 SLC, 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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N11 SLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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