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NXI 35

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,559 mi
Last recorded141,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXI 35
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 141,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 141,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 141,148 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 141,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 141,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 140,764 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,419 miles

nearside front brake backing plate missing

Pass 17 Aug 2018 140,153 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 140,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 139,883 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2017 139,883 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2016 138,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2014 135,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 133,757 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Pass 9 Nov 2012 131,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 129,476 miles

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 17 Nov 2010 126,895 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 124,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 122,513 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 118,305 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 111,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 111,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 104,364 miles

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

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

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

diff. seal leaking.

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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NXI 35 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NXI 35, 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 NXI 35 registered?

NXI 35 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is NXI 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXI 35 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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