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NB03 GHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,390 mi
Last recorded72,390 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB03 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 72,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 72,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2024 70,931 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,924 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2022 69,924 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,899 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,084 miles

under-shield covers fitted

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2018 66,537 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,928 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 61,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs have advanced wear

Rear brake discs have advanced wear

Fail 4 Dec 2017 61,887 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs have advanced wear

Rear brake discs have advanced wear

Pass 3 Dec 2016 55,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 49,590 miles

All tyres wearing on edges and getting low on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,350 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,421 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 24,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,193 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,832 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 14,320 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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NB03 GHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NB03 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NB03 GHJ registered?

NB03 GHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is NB03 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB03 GHJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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