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S500 NCK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,949 mi
Last recorded89,949 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,949 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 85,181 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 85,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,702 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,893 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 78,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has small play.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

near side rear tyre has a nail in tred

Pass 14 Oct 2016 68,952 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 68,952 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,888 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)

both rear tyres are worn on in side edges ane are cracking on side walls

Fail 7 Oct 2015 65,888 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both rear tyres are worn on in side edges ane are cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,904 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,760 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,482 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 12,991 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 11,750 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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S500 NCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S500 NCK, 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 S500 NCK registered?

S500 NCK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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