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T31 NEV

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 NEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 68,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,079 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 61,928 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 58,154 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 56,441 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,718 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,839 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,376 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,698 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,536 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,995 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,402 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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T31 NEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T31 NEV, 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 T31 NEV registered?

T31 NEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is T31 NEV safe to buy?

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