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R8 NHD

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 61,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 60,361 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 56,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,847 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,536 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,770 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,908 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 28,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,648 miles

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

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

catalitic converters rattling inside

parking brake could do with adjustment

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,541 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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R8 NHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue 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 R8 NHD, 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 R8 NHD registered?

R8 NHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is R8 NHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 NHD 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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