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WF53 NTU

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,558 mi
Last recorded149,558 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 NTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 149,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,562 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2024 145,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limmit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 137,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2023 137,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,015 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes in very poor condition (rear most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2021 119,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner bush bolt/nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes in very poor condition (rear most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,067 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 16 Sep 2019 94,447 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,986 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,657 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,291 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,163 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,611 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leaking onto exhaust

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,200 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,033 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,145 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,957 miles

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

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

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,179 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,940 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,899 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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WF53 NTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WF53 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 NTU registered?

WF53 NTU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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