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N55 SRX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

105,644 mi
Last recorded105,644 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 105,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 102,705 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 99,065 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 97,624 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

osr heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,645 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 96,643 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,415 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,211 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 90,069 miles

brake warning light on dashboard

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,589 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,011 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,101 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 52,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 47,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,095 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 30,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,670 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 SRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

N55 SRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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