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GN03 TZY

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,104 mi
Last recorded70,104 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 TZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,104 miles

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

all suspension pipe connectors are corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2026 70,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear that goes in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension pipe connectors are corroded

battery light on

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

all suspension pipe ferruls corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,692 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front abc suspension pipes, ferrules are corroded.

Pass 9 May 2023 53,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 49,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,174 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 45,794 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 43,133 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 38,818 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 36,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,946 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,968 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 20,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 18,023 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 18,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,811 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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GN03 TZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GN03 TZY, 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 GN03 TZY registered?

GN03 TZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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