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N1 TUC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,699 mi
Last recorded70,699 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 TUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 64,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 64,871 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,493 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 63,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,385 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,541 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low on ouitside edges

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rubber gaitor on 0/S/F suspension arm split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 31,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,871 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,117 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 17,117 miles

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

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

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

brake pads cannot clearly be seen for wear

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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N1 TUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 N1 TUC, 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 N1 TUC registered?

N1 TUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is N1 TUC safe to buy?

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