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N14 NMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,764 mi
Last recorded49,764 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 NMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 49,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 48,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 47,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 45,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 45,408 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 44,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 42,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,706 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 37,919 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,601 miles

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

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

tyres perished,no cords exposed

Fail 17 Sep 2013 34,534 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

tyres perished,no cords exposed

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,349 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,792 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,243 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 22,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 22,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,030 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 20,037 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,403 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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N14 NMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N14 NMG, 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 N14 NMG registered?

N14 NMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N14 NMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N14 NMG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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