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S1 NSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

33,379 mi
Last recorded33,379 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 NSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 33,379 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 33,343 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 33,168 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 33,131 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 32,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 30,371 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 27,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,598 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2015 21,829 miles

cracking to both front tyre treads

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking to front tyre treads

Fail 30 Jul 2014 21,143 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cracking to front tyre treads

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 20,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking/perishing between treads.

Fail 27 Jul 2013 20,232 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking/perishing between treads.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 19,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 15,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,670 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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S1 NSL 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 91.3%.

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 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 S1 NSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S1 NSL?

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What year was S1 NSL registered?

S1 NSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is S1 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 NSL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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