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J999 TMG

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,360 mi
Last recorded93,360 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 TMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,528 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 91,322 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 88,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly perished in tread

Fail 17 May 2016 79,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly perished in tread

Pass 6 May 2015 73,170 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 73,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 22 May 2014 71,405 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 64,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 64,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 61,271 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,771 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 9,818 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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J999 TMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J999 TMG, 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 J999 TMG registered?

J999 TMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is J999 TMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 TMG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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