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A11 TEY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,194 mi
Last recorded53,194 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres showing deep cracking to the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 53,191 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres showing deep cracking to the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,191 miles

ALL tyres showing cracking / perishing to outer edges of tread heavy in places

heavy fluctuation both front brake discs when subjected to RBT

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,854 miles

ALL tyres showing cracking and perishing outer edges of treads

inner and outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

park brake only just meets lower criteria efficiency of 16%

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,276 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,373 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 44,656 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,868 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,035 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 39,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,065 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,221 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,836 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 17,763 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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A11 TEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A11 TEY, 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 A11 TEY registered?

A11 TEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is A11 TEY safe to buy?

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