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NEU 5

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEU 5
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 67,606 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 64,335 miles

Play in both front wheel bearings

All tyres cracked/perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Fail 1 May 2024 64,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres cracked/perished in tread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer 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))

Play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2023 62,892 miles

both sides front inner brake pipes slight corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2023 62,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower ball joint attachment (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both sides front inner brake pipes slight corrosion

bulb failure light on dash for rear fog lamp but fog lamp still works

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 60,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint in the front hub unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 57,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 57,735 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 57,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 57,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,287 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint shock absorber ball joint has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 54,265 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearward balljoint below hub (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ESP warning displayed, (ABS lamp operates correctly)

Engine and underside covers fitted, obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2015 51,569 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,774 miles

atten o/s mirror glass

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

atten o/s mirror glass

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,899 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,765 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,818 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,964 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,358 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,472 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,054 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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NEU 5 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NEU 5, 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 NEU 5 registered?

NEU 5 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NEU 5 safe to buy?

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