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V8 NSA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,387 mi
Last recorded79,387 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 NSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 79,387 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 75,248 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,220 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,015 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 70,400 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,027 miles

Offside Number plate light requires attention

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2017 69,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Number plate light requires attention

Plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2016 65,686 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)

number plates spacing questionable

plastic under covers

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,122 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,533 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 42,371 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,885 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,972 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,774 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,298 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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V8 NSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V8 NSA, 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 V8 NSA registered?

V8 NSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is V8 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 NSA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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