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W3 NUP

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 NUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 71,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 69,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,495 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 61,331 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,067 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,937 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 55,578 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre & n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,972 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,530 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,436 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

advise that brake disk and pads sligthly pitted/tie bar joints boots sligth spilt

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,363 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,852 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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W3 NUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W3 NUP, 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 W3 NUP registered?

W3 NUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is W3 NUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 NUP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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