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N55 DHN

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,409 mi
Last recorded56,409 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 DHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,409 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both starting to cloud up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (ball joint) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges but rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,093 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing edges , rest of treads are 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 52,595 miles

Battery light illuminating.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner edge , treads are 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

wipers poor

Pass 21 May 2019 44,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,199 miles

headlight pattern converters are fitted

nsr tyre is close to minimum tread limit

Fail 26 Mar 2018 43,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

headlight pattern converters are fitted

nsr tyre is close to minimum tread limit

Pass 25 Mar 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,391 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 37,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 28,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 26,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,543 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 16,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,201 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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N55 DHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N55 DHN, 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 N55 DHN registered?

N55 DHN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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