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N80 ELF

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,661 mi
Last recorded50,661 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 49,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 48,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 42,511 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,870 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,937 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,275 miles

slight play in o/s/front lower suspension ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 34,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres have age cracks in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 26,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 25,644 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 23,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 23,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,239 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,386 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,335 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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N80 ELF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 N80 ELF, 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 N80 ELF registered?

N80 ELF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is N80 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N80 ELF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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