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NSV 917

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,558 mi
Last recorded97,558 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSV 917
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 97,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,450 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside dip beam headlight Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,055 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 92,005 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ABC warning lit and advising on dash to stop car suspension to low (7.12 (e))

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn os and ns front suspension unit lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged os and ns rear slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge and starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under bonnet and under car , restricted view of components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 87,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear discs wearing thin

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 87,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear discs wearing thin

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 82,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

plastic floor undertrays fitted limited check

Pass 23 Jun 2015 76,638 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 51,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,317 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,619 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,923 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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NSV 917 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NSV 917, 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 NSV 917 registered?

NSV 917 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is NSV 917 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NSV 917 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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