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N3 TMH

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,306 mi
Last recorded26,306 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 TMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 26,306 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 26,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 26,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 26,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 26,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 26,233 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 26,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 24,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,526 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 20,864 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 20,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 19,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,464 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 16,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,781 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 12,738 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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N3 TMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N3 TMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N3 TMH registered?

N3 TMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is N3 TMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 TMH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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