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T12 NDG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

34,691 mi
Last recorded34,691 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 NDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 34,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 33,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,201 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 32,668 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 31,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,383 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 28,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,137 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 22,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,151 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 22,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 16,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,685 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,587 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 9,881 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 8,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 5,950 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 4,093 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake lever near to full travel when applied

Pass 4 Apr 2006 3,453 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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T12 NDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 T12 NDG, 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 T12 NDG registered?

T12 NDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is T12 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T12 NDG shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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