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RJ53 NLX

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 103,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2024 102,134 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Engine cover and undertrays fitted. Both outer sills covered

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside exhaust sleeve slight exhaust blow

Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Engine cover and undertrays fitted. Both outer sills covered

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside exhaust sleeve slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Jun 2023 97,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 80,882 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under the bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Front engine undertray fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 77,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,693 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,518 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,141 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,594 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 66,594 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,870 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,870 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,762 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 59,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 45,670 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,187 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 28 Apr 2009 42,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,027 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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RJ53 NLX 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 82.6%.

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 RJ53 NLX, 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 RJ53 NLX registered?

RJ53 NLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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