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NFZ 5529

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 5529
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 99,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 99,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 97,294 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak both centre pipes (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 94,980 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 94,980 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,954 miles

plastic covers fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2020 93,610 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 88,649 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 88,649 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 84,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,043 miles

285/zr18/97y

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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NFZ 5529 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NFZ 5529, 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

How do I check the history of NFZ 5529?

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What year was NFZ 5529 registered?

NFZ 5529 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 May 2003.

Is NFZ 5529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFZ 5529 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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