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PX03 NFC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,521 mi
Last recorded79,521 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 79,521 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 79,521 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 78,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2024 78,529 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 78,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 78,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,818 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 71,335 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,975 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chips in windscreen

engine cover and belly pans fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 64,948 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 64,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 62,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,056 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 61,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 59,807 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 59,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 57,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,470 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 54,659 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,325 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 44,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,597 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 32,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 32,472 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Sl reliability report

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PX03 NFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX03 NFC, 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 PX03 NFC registered?

PX03 NFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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