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S500 NJR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,329 mi
Last recorded76,329 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear wheel bearing not tested brakes binding

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,612 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,611 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached ball joint fixing has play to excess (air suspension unit) (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached ball joint play to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers have poor clearance

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

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

front & rear discs are corroded

parking brake poor both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2015 74,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,104 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder

Fail 26 Jul 2014 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/s front wheel has a little damage (see inner side)

N/s rear brake-pad has worn extremely low & just within legal minimum i.e. 1.5mm.. .... @'... //.... .Thanx 4coming

O/s front air suspension dustguard has deteriorated & torn

O/s front disc scored & face uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 54,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 42,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,880 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,257 miles

hand brake performance slightly low nearside

sill covers fitted and covers fitted front to rear under vehicle

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 NJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S500 NJR, 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 NJR registered?

S500 NJR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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