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SL51 NOR

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,929 mi
Last recorded163,929 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 NOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 163,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 158,982 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 150,057 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 16 Jul 2020 147,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 146,769 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 141,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 133,301 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 126,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,121 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 106,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn

Fail 3 Oct 2011 106,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,559 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 92,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 79,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 64,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 49,274 miles

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

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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SL51 NOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL51 NOR, 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 SL51 NOR registered?

SL51 NOR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is SL51 NOR safe to buy?

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