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PJ03 NKA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,619 mi
Last recorded89,619 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 89,619 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,349 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 85,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 85,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,625 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 83,001 miles

Lower Lower undercarriage plastic shields coving testable items.

Offside Front Lower Slight oil leak on front of engine but not dripping.

Rear Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,014 miles

Lower Lower engine tray covering testable components.

Rear Rear brake pad thickness low.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 65,914 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 60,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,497 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 52,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,348 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,306 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 39,489 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,122 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,316 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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PJ03 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 PJ03 NKA, 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 PJ03 NKA registered?

PJ03 NKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is PJ03 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 NKA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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