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N4 NKA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,905 mi
Last recorded86,905 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,372 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 77,280 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 73,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,350 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,966 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,563 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,698 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,096 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 59,894 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,829 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 41,544 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 32,175 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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N4 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N4 NKA, 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 N4 NKA registered?

N4 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is N4 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 NKA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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