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WX03 NCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,814 mi
Last recorded80,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 NCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 80,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 79,963 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted, obscuring many components from view

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,995 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 78,212 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,120 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 75,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn suspension leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 63,521 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,445 miles

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,709 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 45,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 44,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 15,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 14,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,045 miles

small tear in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2006 13,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

small tear in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

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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WX03 NCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WX03 NCZ, 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 WX03 NCZ registered?

WX03 NCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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