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N500 JNW

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,276 mi
Last recorded47,276 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 JNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 47,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,982 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,073 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,308 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,045 miles

Offside Front Lower ball join dust cover has small spilt

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,095 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,896 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 39,258 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,604 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,122 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,318 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,768 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 20,750 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,563 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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N500 JNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N500 JNW, 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 N500 JNW registered?

N500 JNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is N500 JNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 JNW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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