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ETT 1

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETT 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 44,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 42,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 41,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 41,133 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 40,454 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 39,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 39,117 miles

under cover fitted

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive strong advisory (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damaged out of zone A less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 36,518 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive could not see where from as has under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cuts to their outer sidewalls, no plys or cords exposed

Pass 6 May 2017 35,271 miles

nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear tyres have cuts to their outer sidewalls, no plys or cords exposed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,051 miles

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Pass 14 May 2014 32,768 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 32,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,136 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,087 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,085 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut on its outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,922 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,635 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 22,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ETT 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc 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 ETT 1, 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 ETT 1 registered?

ETT 1 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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