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HN53 TTK

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 TTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s + o\s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR HEATSHILED LOOSE

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2024

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

REAR HEATSHILED LOOSE

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 179,825 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 179,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 178,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS+NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 178,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 178,858 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,710 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 176,561 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 168,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 168,486 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 158,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 158,910 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 153,041 miles

Brakes ; both rear hoses deteriorated & upper ferrules corroded

Brakes ; front brake pads worn thin

Brakes ; front discs worn

Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; steering fluid arount o/s/f suspension / wheel , close to brake

Steering ; n/s outer track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2012 143,285 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 143,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 132,829 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 172,182 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 118,541 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped.

front brake pads wearing low.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,598 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked.

offside front tyre below legal limit on inner edge.

slight play to offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Sep 2009 102,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear light lens cracked.

nearside rear tyre below legal limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre below legal limit on inner edge.

slight play to offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 87,572 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,540 miles

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

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

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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HN53 TTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HN53 TTK, 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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HN53 TTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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