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NX03 KBP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 KBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 82,112 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 81,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,447 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,318 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,139 miles

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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)

o/s front shockabsorber protective boot split

rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,271 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 53,472 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,603 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 42,995 miles

front disic corroaded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,438 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2008 40,438 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2006 29,448 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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NX03 KBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NX03 KBP, 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 NX03 KBP?

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What year was NX03 KBP registered?

NX03 KBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is NX03 KBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX03 KBP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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