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350 TRB

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 TRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,922 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 64,161 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 64,161 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 63,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,840 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 62,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 62,078 miles

Offside Rear outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,458 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,458 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 60,676 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,184 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,974 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,210 miles

3 rd brake lamp lense cracked but no white light showing

Fail 28 Nov 2011 54,210 miles

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

3 rd brake lamp lense cracked but no white light showing

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,664 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 50,664 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,816 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,496 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 25,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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350 TRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 350 TRB, 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 350 TRB registered?

350 TRB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is 350 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 350 TRB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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