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NY03 RFK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,507 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 87,509 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 87,508 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 87,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 87,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,625 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 83,624 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,935 miles

Both inner edges of front tyres worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,850 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,289 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,090 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,126 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,189 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,635 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 24,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,070 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 RFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NY03 RFK, 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 RFK registered?

NY03 RFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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