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N333 TLC

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 TLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 75,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 75,829 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Visible brake pipes covered by grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 74,827 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,739 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,738 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,977 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 69,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,735 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a cut showing chords , but not 25mm in length

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,892 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 57,904 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,757 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 42,808 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,635 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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N333 TLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N333 TLC, 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 N333 TLC registered?

N333 TLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is N333 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N333 TLC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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