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P44 NOD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 NOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,389 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 99,389 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 98,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,146 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,152 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,150 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,565 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 52,824 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,307 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,272 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S parking brake recording a much lower reading than N/S

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiring for O/S/F ABS and pad warning systems requires refitting into clips.

Pass 7 May 2010 44,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 44,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,024 miles

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

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

O/F tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,604 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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P44 NOD 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 77.3%.

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 P44 NOD, 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 P44 NOD registered?

P44 NOD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is P44 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 NOD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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