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P321 TRS

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,550 mi
Last recorded88,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 TRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 255/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,684 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,197 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 76,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,461 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,362 miles

Front tyres cracked and splitting

Fuel filler cap cannot be accessed

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 64,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,310 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,262 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 50,673 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,495 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,705 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,996 miles

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

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

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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P321 TRS 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 76.9%.

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 P321 TRS, 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 P321 TRS registered?

P321 TRS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is P321 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 TRS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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