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NY03 AXT

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

84,122 mi
Last recorded84,122 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 84,122 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 79,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 78,998 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,711 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,107 miles

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 28 Mar 2019 71,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,172 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 64,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,322 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,175 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,285 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,849 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 43,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 25,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,794 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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NY03 AXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NY03 AXT, 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 NY03 AXT registered?

NY03 AXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is NY03 AXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY03 AXT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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